Tangerine

by Johnny Mercer
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Lyrics

(D)Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

she is (F6)all they claim

(Abdim)with her (Gm7)eyes of (C7)night and (Gm7)lips as (C7)bright as (Fmaj7)flame.

(D)Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

when she (F6)danc es by

(G#dim)se ño (A6)ri tas (F#m7)stare and (Bm7)ca ba (E7)lle ros (A)sigh.

(D)And I’ve (Gm7)seen

toasts to (F6)Tan ger ine

(Abdim)raised in (Gm7)ev ’ry (C7)bar a (Gm7)cross the (C)Ar gen (Eb7)tine.

Yes, she (Gm7)has them all on the run,

but her (Fmaj7)heart be longs to just (G7)one.

(G#dim)Her (Gm7)heart be longs to Tan (C7)ger (F)ine.

Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

she is (F6)all they claim

(Abdim)with her (Gm7)eyes of (C7)night and (Gm7)lips as (C7)bright as (Fmaj7)flame.

(D)Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

when she (F6)danc es by

(G#dim)se ño (A6)ri tas (F#m7)stare and (Bm7)ca ba (E7)lle ros (A)sigh.

(D)And I’ve (Gm7)seen

toasts to (F6)Tan ger ine

(Abdim)raised in (Gm7)ev ’ry (C7)bar a (Gm7)cross the (C)Ar gen (Eb7)tine.

Yes, she (Gm7)has them all on the run,

but her (Fmaj7)heart be longs to just (G7)one.

(G#dim)Her (Gm7)heart be longs to Tan (C7)ger (F)ine.

Tan ger (F)ine.

Tangerine — Simple Sheet Music

"Tangerine" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

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About “Tangerine”

What key is "Tangerine" by Johnny Mercer played in?
Tangerine 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 "Tangerine"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tangerine" 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 "Tangerine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tangerine"?
"Tangerine" was originally performed by Johnny Mercer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?
Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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