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My (C)life has been a (G7sus)tap es try of (C)rich and roy al (G7sus)hue,
an (C)ev er last ing (G7sus)vi sion
of the (C)ev er (F6)chang ing (C)view,
a (Dm7)won d’rous wov en (G)mag ic
in (Dm7)bits of blue and gold,
a (F)tap es try to (Em7)feel and see im pos si ble to hold.
(Cmaj7)Once, a mid the soft, (F)tap es sil ver (Cmaj7)sad ness in the sky,
there (Cmaj7)came a man of for er tune,
a turned (F)drift in er pass ing toad.
(C)by.
He (Dm7)wore a torn and (G)tat tered cloth in to a (Dm7)round his leath ered hide,
and a (Fmaj7)coat
of man y (Em7)col lors, fer, yel low I (Dm7)green n’t on ei ther side.
He (Eb)moved with some un (Ab)cer tain ty, as (Bb)if he did n’t (Ab)know
(Eb)just what he was there
for,
or (Bb)where he (Ab)ought to go.
(G)Once he reached for (D)some thing
gold en, (C)hang ing from a tree,
and his (G)hand
came down (G)emp
(Fmaj7)ty.
(G)well.
(C)As I watched in (G7sus)sor row,
there (C)sud den ly ap peared
a (C)fig ure, grey and (G7sus)ghost ly, be neath a (F6)flow ing beard.
In (Dm7)times of deep est dark
ness, I’ve (Dm7)seen him dressed in (G)black.
Now my (Fmaj7)tap es try’s un (Em7)rav el ing; he’s (Dm7)come to take me (G)back.
He’s (Dm7)come to take me (G)back.
Tapestry — Simple Sheet Music
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"Tapestry" 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 C, 80 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 “Tapestry”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tapestry"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Tapestry" by Carole King played in?
- Tapestry is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tapestry"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tapestry" 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 "Tapestry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tapestry"?
- "Tapestry" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tapestry". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.