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Ba by, ba by, sweet ba by,
there’s some thing that I just (Eb)got to say.
Ba by, ba by, sweet (Eb)ba by,
you left me hurt ing in a (Eb)real cold way.
Speak your name,
ooh, and feel a thrill.
said I do,
hey, and said I will.
I tell you that I’ll (Bb)stay true and (Cm)give you (Bb)just a (Eb)lit tle (F)time.
(Cm)Wait (Bb)on me, (Eb)ba (Cm)I want you (Bb)to be (Eb)all (F)mine.
(Bb)I just (Eb)get (Edim)so (F)blue
since you’ve been gone, (Why’d you do it, why’d you have to do it?) been gone.
(Why’d you do it, why’d you have to do it?)
Ba by, ba by, sweet (Eb)babe,
I did n’t mean to (Eb)run you a way.
It (Bb)was pride on my lips, but (Eb)not in my heart
to say the things that made you stray.
But, ah, babe,
hear me now.
I don’t know what I’m gon na do,
got to get you back some how.
(Hear me now.)
I’m (G7)try ing!
(Cm)Take (Bb)me (Eb)back, (Cm)con sid er (Bb)me, please.
If you (Cm)walk (Bb)in that (Eb)door, I can (Cm)get up off (Bb)my knees.
I (Bb)just (Eb)been (Edim)so (F)blue
since you’ve been gone, (Why’d you do oh, ba by, you have to since you’ve been gone.
(Why’d you do it, why’d you have Well, I’ve it?) been so (Bb)lone ly,
ba by, since you’ve been gone.
I’ve been so (Bb)lone ly,
ba by, since you’ve been gone.
I’ve been so
Since You've Been Gone — Simple Sheet Music
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"Since You've Been Gone" 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, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Since You've Been Gone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Since You've Been Gone"?
- 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 "Since You've Been Gone" by Aretha Franklin played in?
- Since You've Been Gone 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 "Since You've Been Gone"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Since You've Been Gone" 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 "Since You've Been Gone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Since You've Been Gone"?
- "Since You've Been Gone" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Since You've Been Gone"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Edim, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
- Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Since You've Been Gone". Key of Bb, 116 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.