(CN.C.)I don’t (C)want your (C)lone (G7)ly (C)man sion with a tear in ev ’ry room.
All I want’s the love you (C)prom ised
be neath the ha lo’d (G7)moon.
But you (C)think I (C)should (G7)be (C)hap py with your (F)mon ey and your name,
and hide my self in (C)sor row while you (G7)play your (G7)cheat in’ game.
(C7)Sil ver (F)threads and gold (C)en (F)nee dles can not mend this heart of mine
and I dare not drown my sor row
in the (F6/9)warm glow of your (Bb)wine.
But you think I (C)should (G7)be (C)hap py with your (F)mon ey and your name Sil and hide my self in (C)sor row while you (G7)play your (G7)cheat in’ (C)game.
(C7)Sil ver (F)threads and gold (C)en (F)nee dles can not mend this heart of mine
and I dare not drown my sor row
in the (F6/9)warm glow of your (Bb)wine.
You can’t buy my (C)love (G7)with (C)mon ey, for I (F)nev er was that kind.
Sil ver threads and gold en (C)nee dles can not (G7)play your (G7)cheat in’ (C)game.
(C7)Sil ver (Eb)mend
this heart of mine.
Silver Threads And Golden Needles by Linda Ronstadt
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Silver Threads And Golden Needles”
- What key is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" in?
- "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Linda Ronstadt is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" 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 "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" 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.
- What chords are used in "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
- This arrangement of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" uses 10 chords: Bb, C, C6, C7, Caug, Eb, F, F6, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
- Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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