Shanghai Breezes

by John Denver
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Lyrics

It’s (F)fun ny how you (C)sound as if you’re (Am)right next door when you’re (F)real ly half a (Dm)world all a way.

There I (F)just can’t seem to (C)find the words I’m (Am)look ing for,

to (F)say the things that (Dm)I want to (Gm7)say.

I (F)can’t re mem ber (C)when I felt so (Am)close to you;

it’s (F)al most more than (Dm)I can bear.

And es (F)Though I seem a (C)half a mil lion (Am)miles from you, you are (F)in my heart and (Dm)liv ing there.

And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.

And your (F)voice in my (Bb)ear is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.

There are (F)lov ers who walk (C)sound hand in hand (Am)right in park when and (F)lov ers who walk (Dm)world all a lone.

There are (F)lov ers who lie (C)find un a fraid (Am)look in dark and (F)lov ers who long (Dm)I want for (Gm7)home.

I (F)could n’t leave you (C)e ven if I (Am)want ed to; you’re (F)in my dreams and (Dm)al ways near.

And es (F)pe ci’lly when I (C)sing the songs I (Am)wrote for you, you are (F)in my heart and (Dm)liv ing there.

And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.

And your (F)face in my (Bb)dreams is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.

There are

(Gm)Shang hai breez es, (Am)cool and clear ing, (Bb)eve ning’s sweet ca ress.

(Gm)Shang hai breez es, (Am)soft and gen tle, re (Bb)mind me of your ten der ness.

And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.

And your (F)love in my (Bb)life is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.

And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.

And your (F)love in my (Bb)life is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.

And the

Just like the (Gm)breez es here in (C)old Shang (F)hai.

Shanghai Breezes by John Denver

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shanghai Breezes

What key is "Shanghai Breezes" in?
"Shanghai Breezes" by John Denver is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Shanghai Breezes" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Shanghai Breezes" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Shanghai Breezes" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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