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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Song For Judith" by Judy Collins: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 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 “Song For Judith”
- What key is "Song For Judith" by Judy Collins played in?
- Song For Judith 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 "Song For Judith"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Song For Judith" 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 "Song For Judith"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Song For Judith"?
- "Song For Judith" was originally performed by Judy Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Song For Judith"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Song For Judith" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Song For Judith" by Judy Collins. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Song For Judith" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Song For Judith" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.