Tapestry

by Carole King
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My (F)life has been a (C7sus)tap es try of (F)rich and roy al (C7sus)hue,

(Bb)an (F)ev er last ing (C7sus)vi sion

(Bb)of the (F)ev er (Bb6)chang ing (F)view,

a (Gm7)won drous wov en (C)mag ic

in (Gm7)bits of blue and gold,

a (Bb)tap es try to (Am7)feel and see, im pos si ble to hold.

(Fmaj7)Once, a mid the soft, (C7sus)tap es sil ver (Fmaj7)sad ness in the road, sky,

there (Fmaj7)came a man on of for riv er tune, and a turned (Bb)drift in er pass a ing toad.

(F)by.

He (Gm7)wore a torn and (C)tat tered cloth in to a (Gm7)round his leath ered hide,

and a (Bbmaj7)coat

of man y (Am7)col ors, fer, yel low I (Gm7)green n’t on ei ther side.

He (Ab)moved with some un (Db)cer tain ty, as (Eb)if he did n’t (Db)know

(Ab)just what he was there for,

or (Eb)where he (Db)ought to go.

(C)Once he reached for (G)some thing

gold en, (F)hang ing from a tree,

and his (C)hand

came down (C)emp

(Bbmaj7)ty.

(C)well.

(F#)As I watch in (B)sor row,

there (F#)sud den ly ap peared

a (F#)fig ure, grey and (B)ghost ly, be neath a (B)flow ing beard.

In (G#m7)times of deep est dark

ness, I’ve (G#m7)seen him dressed in (C#)black.

Now my (Bmaj7)tap es try’s un (Bbm7)rav el ing; he’s (G#m7)come to take me (C#)back.

He’s (G#m7)come to take me (C#)back.

Tapestry — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Tapestry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About “Tapestry

Where are the chord symbols for "Tapestry" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Tapestry" is in Bb.
What key is "Tapestry" by Carole King played in?
Tapestry 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 "Tapestry"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tapestry" 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 "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 chords are used in "Tapestry"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: Ab, Am7, B, Bb, Bb6, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, Bmaj7, +13 more.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE", "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Tapestry" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Tapestry" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Tapestry"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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