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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sermonette" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sermonette"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sermonette". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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