Skylark

by Johnny Mercer
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Lyrics

(D#dim)Sky

lark,

have you (F)an y thing to (C)say to me?

Won’t you (E7)tell me where my (Am7)love can be?

Is there a (G7)mead ow in the (C)mist

where some one’s (F)wait ing to be (Db)kissed?

(Em7)Sky

(A)lark,

have you seen a val ley (Cmaj7)green with spring,

Where my (E7)heart can go a (Am7)jour ney ing

o ver the (G7)shad ows and the (C)rain, to a (G7)blos som cov ered (C6)lane?

And in your (F)lone ly (F#dim)flight,

have n’t you (C7)heard the mu sic (B7)in the night?

Won der ful (A7)mu sic, (Dm)faint as a (Bb7)“will o’ the wisp” (F)cra zy (C7)as a (F)loon,

(E)sad as a gyp sy ser e (B7)nad ing the (E)moon.

(G7)Oh, (D#dim)Sky

lark,

I don’t (F)know if you can (C)find these things,

but my (E7)heart is rid ing (Am7)on your wings.

So, if you (G7)see them an y (C)where, won’t you (G7)lead me (C)there?

Skylark — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Skylark" by Johnny Mercer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 90 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 “Skylark”

Can I learn "Skylark" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Skylark" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
What key is "Skylark" by Johnny Mercer played in?
Skylark is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Skylark"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Skylark" 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 "Skylark"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Skylark"?
"Skylark" was originally performed by Johnny Mercer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?
Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Skylark"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Skylark" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Skylark"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Skylark" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.