Other arrangements of Strawberry Letter 23
Pick a learning view.
Hel lo, my love, I heard a (Cm7)kiss from you.
Red mag ic sat in play ing near, (Dm7)too.
All through the morn ing rain, I gaze, the sun does n’t (Ebmaj7)shine.
Rain bows and wa ter falls run (Cm7)through my (Dm7)mind.
In the gar den I see west (Dm7)pur ple (Ebmaj7)show er bells and tea, or’nge birds and riv er cous ins (Cm7)dressed in (Dm7)green.
Pret ty mu sic I hear, so hap py and (Ebmaj7)loud.
Blue flow ers ech o from a (Cm7)cher ry (Dm7)cloud.
Feel sun shine spar kle pink and blue, play grounds will laugh if you (Bb)try to ask
is it cool?
If you ar rive and don’t see me, I’m gon na (Edim)be with my (F)ba by.
I am free.
Fly in her arms
o ver the sea.
(Eb)Ooh.
(Eb)Ooh.
(Eb)Ooh.
(Eb)Ooh.
(Cm7)Ah.
(Cm7)Ah.
A pres ent from you, Straw (Dm7)ber ry (Ebmaj7)let ter twen ty two.
The mus ic plays, I sit in (Cm7)for (Dm7)a few.
(Eb)Ooh.
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Strawberry Letter 23 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson: 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, 91 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 “Strawberry Letter 23”
- What key is "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson played in?
- Strawberry Letter 23 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 "Strawberry Letter 23"?
- The arrangement plays at 91 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Strawberry Letter 23" 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 "Strawberry Letter 23"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Strawberry Letter 23"?
- "Strawberry Letter 23" was originally performed by The Brothers Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Strawberry Letter 23"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Bb, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +5 more.
- What other songs by The Brothers Johnson can I play here?
- Try "Stomp!". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Strawberry Letter 23" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson. 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 "Strawberry Letter 23" 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 "Strawberry Letter 23" 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.