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I used to (Bbm)think that love was (Gbmaj7)just a fair y tale,
un til that (Ab)first hel lo, un til that first (Fsus)smile.
But if I had to (Bbm)do it all a (Gbmaj7)gain,
I would n’t change a thing ’cause (Fsus)this (F)love is ev er last ing.
Sud den (Bb)ly,
(Ebm7)life has new (Ab)mean ing to (Bb)me.
There’s (Ebm7)beau ty up a (Ab)bove; and things we (Dbmaj7)nev er take no tice (Gbmaj7)of; you (Fsus)wake up and sud den (F)ly you’re in (Bbm)love.
(Ab)Girl, you’re I used to (Bbm)think that love was (Gbmaj7)just a fair y tale,
un til that (Ab)first hel lo, un til that first (Fsus)smile.
But if I had to (Bbm)do it all a (Gbmaj7)gain,
I would n’t change a thing ’cause (Fsus)this (F)love is ev er last ing.
Sud den (Bb)ly,
(Ebm7)life has new (Ab)mean ing to (Bb)me.
There’s (Ebm7)beau ty up a (Ab)bove; and things we (Dbmaj7)nev er take no tice (Gbmaj7)of; you (Fsus)wake up and sud den (F)ly you’re in (Bbm)love.
(Ab)Girl, you’re (Bb)love.
Each (Ab)day
I (Db)pray this (Ebm7)love af fair would (Db)last for (Gb)ev er.
Sud den (Dbmaj7)nev er take no tice (Gbmaj7)of;
you (Fsus)wake up and sud den (F)ly you’re in (Bbm)love.
Suddenly — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Suddenly" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Suddenly”
- Can I play "Suddenly" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Suddenly" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean played in?
- Suddenly is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Suddenly"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Suddenly" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Suddenly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Suddenly"?
- "Suddenly" was originally performed by Billy Ocean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Suddenly"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Db, Dbmaj7, Ebm7, F, Fsus4, +2 more.
- What other songs by Billy Ocean can I play here?
- Try "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING", "THERE'LL BE SAD SONGS", "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Suddenly"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Suddenly" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Suddenly"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Suddenly" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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