Sweet Seasons

by Carole King
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Lyrics

Some times you win, some times you lose,

and some times the blues get a hold of you, ah,

just when

won you thought you had have (Bb)made it.

But All a round the block peo ple will talk plans,

but I want to give it all that I’ve got.

and I’ll just don’t want, in the o I don’t want in to (Bb)waste it.

Talk in’ ’bout (F)sweet

(Eb)sea sons on my mind.

(Dm)Sure does ap peal to me!

You (F6)know we can get there eas i ly,

(Cm7)just like a sail boat (F)sail in’ on the sea.

Some times you win, some times you lose,

and most times you choose get be tween the two, ah,

der in’,

won der in’ if you have (Bb)made it.

But I’ll a have some kids and make will my plans,

and I’ll watch the sea sons run ning a way, and I’ll me a life in the o pen, a life in the (Bb)coun try.

Talk in’ ’bout (F)sweet

(Eb)sea sons on my mind.

(Dm)Sure does ap peal to me!

You (F6)know we can get there eas i ly,

(Cm7)just like a sail boat (F)sail in’ on the sea.

(Eb)sail in’ on the (Bb)sea.

Talk in’ ’bout sweet

sea sons,

talk in’ ’bout sweet,

sweet, sweet sea sons.

Talk in’ ’bout sweet

sea sons,

talk in’ ’bout sweet,

sweet, sweet sea sons.

Talk in’ ’bout

Sweet Seasons — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Sweet Seasons" by Carole King in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Sweet Seasons”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Sweet Seasons"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Sweet Seasons" by Carole King played in?
Sweet Seasons 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 "Sweet Seasons"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Seasons" 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 "Sweet Seasons"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Seasons"?
"Sweet Seasons" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sweet Seasons"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Cm7, Dm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, F6, Gm.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Sweet Seasons" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.