Sermonette

by Julian Adderley
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I heard me a (F)ser mon ette.

(F6)Have (D)you (C)heard it yet

(Am)with (A7)that (Dm)soul (F)ful (Bb)mes (F)sage (Gm7)that (F#dim)you (G)won’t (G7)soon for (C7)get?

It (Am)tells a (Gm7)bout (F)real, true love

(F6)peo (D)ple (C)lost

sight of

(Am)through (A7)their (Dm)sin

(Bb)ful (F)liv

(Gm7)in’ ’n’ (F)scorn in’ (Gm7)heav’n (C)a bove.

It tells you to (C7)love

(C)one (C7)’noth er,

to feel that (F)each

(Bb)man’s your (F)broth er,

(A7)live (Dm)right

(Am)’cause (Bb6)you (F6)know (Gm7)that (F#dim7)you (G)reap

(G7)what you (C7)sow.

And (Am)so to (Gm7)have (F)no

(Am)re gret

and to (Bb6)find

(Bdim)what you’re (F6)miss in’, (Bb)bow (G)your (F)head

(Dm7)an’ lis ten (C7)to this (F7)ser

(Bb6)mon (F)ette.

I heard me a (F)ser

mon ette.

(F6)Have (D)you (C)heard

it yet

(Am)with (A7)that (Dm)soul

(F)ful (Bb)mes (F)sage (Gm7)that (F#dim)you (G)won’t

(G7)soon for (C7)get?

It (Am)tells a (Gm7)bout (F)real,

true love

(F6)peo (D)ple (C)lost

sight of

(Am)through (A7)their (Dm)sin

(Bb)ful

(F)liv

(Gm7)in’ ’n’ (F)scorn in’ (Gm7)heav’n (C)a bove.

It tells you to (C7)love (C)one (C7)’noth er,

to feel that (F)each (Bb)man’s your (F)broth er,

(A7)live (Dm)right (Am)’cause (Bb6)you (F6)know (Gm7)that (F#dim7)you (G)reap (G7)what you (C7)sow.

And (Am)so to (Gm7)have (F)no (Am)re gret

and to (Bb6)find (Bdim)what you’re (F6)miss in’, (Bb)bow (G)your (F)head (Dm7)an’ lis ten (C7)to this (F7)ser (Bb6)mon (F)ette.

I heard me a

Sermonette — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sermonette" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sermonette

Can I play "Sermonette" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sermonette" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sermonette" by Julian Adderley played in?
Sermonette is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sermonette"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sermonette" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sermonette"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sermonette"?
"Sermonette" was originally performed by Julian Adderley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sermonette"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bdim, C, C7, D7, +10 more.
Can a complete beginner play "Sermonette"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sermonette" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sermonette"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sermonette" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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