What key is "Song For Judith" in?

"Song For Judith" by Judy Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Song For Judith" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Song For Judith" 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 "Song For Judith"?

This arrangement of "Song For Judith" uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Song For Judith" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?

Try "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES", "SINCE YOU'VE ASKED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Some times I re mem ber the (Cm7)old (Bb)days

when the world was (Bb)filled with sor (F)row, you might have thought I was liv ing, but I was (Bb)all a lone.

In my heart the (Cm7)rain was fall (Bb)ing, the (F)wind blew,

the (Bb)night was call (F)ing,

“Come back, come back,

I’m all you’ve (Bb)ev er known.”

(F)O pen the door (Eb)and (F)come on in,

(Eb)I’m so glad to (Bb)see you, (Cm7)my (Bb)friend.

You’re like a (Bb)rain bow com in’ a (F)round the bend.

And when I see you hap py,

well,

it (Eb)sets my heart (Bb)free.

I’d like to be as (Bb)good a friend to you (F)as (Eb)you are to (Bb)me.

There were friends who could al ways (Cm7)see (Bb)me,

through the haze their (Bb)smiles would reach (F)me, (Eb)say ing o kay,

say ing good bye,

(Bb)say ing hel lo.

Soon I knew that (Cm)what I was af (Bb)ter was (F)life and love,

(Bb)tears and laugh (F)ter.

Hel (Eb)lo, my good friend, hel lo my dar lin’, (Bb)what do you know?

I used to think it was (Cm7)on (Bb)ly (F)me feel ing a lone,

not feel ing free

to be a live, to be a (Bb)friend.

Now I know we (Cm)all have storm (Bb)y weath er, the sun shines (F)through when we’re to geth er.

I’ll be your friend right through to the (Bb)end.

(F)O pen the door (Eb)and (F)come on in,

(Eb)I’m so glad to (Bb)see you, (Cm7)my (Bb)friend.

You’re like a (Bb)rain bow com in’ a (F)round the bend.

And when I see you hap py,

well,

it (Eb)sets my heart (Bb)free.

I’d like to be as (Bb)good a friend to you (F)as (Eb)you are to (Bb)me.

(F)O pen the door (Eb)and (F)come on in,

(Eb)I’m so glad to (Bb)see you, (Cm7)my (Bb)friend.

You’re all like (Bb)rain bows com in’ a (F)round the bend.

And when I see you hap py,

well,

it (Eb)sets my heart (Bb)free.

I’d like to be as (Bb)good a friend to you (F)as (Eb)you are to (Bb)me.

(Eb)you are to (Bb)me.

Song For Judith by Judy Collins

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Song For Judith”

What key is "Song For Judith" in?: "Song For Judith" by Judy Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Song For Judith" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Song For Judith" 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 "Song For Judith"?: This arrangement of "Song For Judith" uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Song For Judith" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?: Try "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES", "SINCE YOU'VE ASKED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.