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There was
a man,
a lone
ly man,
who lost his love
through his in (Dsus)dif
fer (D)ence.
A heart
that cared,
that went
un shared
un til
it died
in his (G)si
lence.
And (D)sol i taire’s the on ly game in town.
And (Bm7)ev ’ry road that takes him, takes him down.
And (Em)by him self it’s eas y to pre (A)tend
he’ll nev er (G)love
a (D)gain.
And, (D)keep ing to him self he plays the game.
With (Bm7)out her love it al ways ends
the same.
While (G)life goes on a round him ev ’ry where
he’s play ing (G)sol
i (D)taire.
An oth
er day,
a lone
ly day.
So much to say
that goes (Dsus)un spok
(D)en.
And through the night,
his sleep
less nights,
his eyes
are closed.
His heart is (Dsus)brok
en.
And
A lit
tle home
goes up in smoke.
Just how
it goes,
goes with out (Dsus)say
ing.
(CN.C.)Sol i taire.
And (F#m)by him self it’s eas y to pre (B)tend
he’ll nev er (Esus)love
a (E)gain.
Oh,
(E)keep ing to him self
he plays the game.
With (C#m7)out a love it al ways ends the same.
While (F#m)life goes on a round him ev ’ry (B)where
he’s play ing (Esus)sol
i (E)taire.
Sol
i taire,
sol
i taire.
Sol
i taire,
sol
i taire.
Solitaire — Simple Sheet Music
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"Solitaire" 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 D, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Solitaire”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Solitaire"?
- 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 "Solitaire" by Clay Aiken played in?
- Solitaire is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Solitaire"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Solitaire" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Solitaire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Solitaire"?
- "Solitaire" was originally performed by Clay Aiken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Solitaire"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, B, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, Dsus4, E, +5 more.
- What other songs by Clay Aiken can I play here?
- Try "THIS IS THE NIGHT", "INVISIBLE", "Mary, Did You Know?". 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 "Solitaire". Key of D, 72 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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