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There (C#m)was a (E)man,
a lone ly man
who lost his love
through his in (A)dif fer (E)ence.
A (C#m)heart that (E)cared,
that went un shared
un til it (B)died
with in his (A)si lence.
(E)ing.
And, (E)sol i taire’s the on ly game in town.
And (C#m)ev ’ry road that takes him takes him down.
And (F#m)by him self it’s eas y to pre (B)tend
he’ll nev er (A)love a (E)gain.
And (E)keep ing to him self he plays the game.
With out her love it al ways ends the same.
While (F#m)life goes on a round him ev ’ry (B)where,
he’s play ing (A)sol i (E)taire.
A (C#m)lit tle (E)hope
goes up in smoke.
Just how it goes,
goes with out (A)say fer (E)ing.
There (C#m)was a (E)man,
a lone ly man
who would com (B)mand
the hand he’s (A)play lence.
(E)ing.
And, (E)sol i taire’s the on ly game in town.
And (C#m)ev ’ry road that takes him takes him down.
And (F#m)by him self it’s eas y to pre (B)tend
he’ll nev er (A)love a (E)gain.
And (E)keep ing to him self he plays the game.
With out her love it al ways ends the same.
While (F#m)life goes on a round him ev ’ry (B)where,
he’s play ing (A)sol i (E)taire.
And (E)sol i taire’s the on ly game in town.
And (C#m)ev ’ry road that takes him takes him down.
While (F#m)life goes on a round him ev ’ry (Bsus)where,
(CN.C.)he’s play ing (A)sol i (E)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 E, 80 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 Carpenters played in?
- Solitaire is arranged in the key of E 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 80 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 Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Solitaire"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#m.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". 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 E, 80 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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