Other arrangements of The Circle Game
Pick a learning view.
(C)Yes ter day a (F)child came out to (C)won der:
Though his caught a drag on (F)fly in side a (G7)jar,
And they (C)fear ful when the (F)sky was full of (Em)thun der
and you (F)tear ful at the (C)fall ing (G6)of a (C)star.
And the sea sons, they go round (G7sus)and (C)round, and the paint ed po nies go up and (C)down.
We’re cap tive on the car ou sel of (C)time.
We can’t re turn, we can on ly look be (Em)hind from where we (F)came and go (C)round and round and (C6)round in the (Dm9)cir cle (C)game.
So the (C)Then the child moved (F)ten times round the (C)sea sons,
Though his skat ed o ver (F)ten clear fro zen (G7)streams.
there’ll be (C)Words like “when you’re (F)old er” must ap (Em)pease him,
and you (F)prom is es of (C)some day (G6)make his (C)dreams.
And the sea sons, they go round (G7sus)and (C)round, and the paint ed po nies go up and (C)down.
We’re cap tive on the car ou sel of (C)time.
We can’t re turn, we can on ly look be (Em)hind from where we (F)came and go (C)round and round and (C6)round in the (Dm9)cir cle (C)game.
So the (C)game,
and go round and round and (Dm7)round in the (G13)cir cle (C)game.
The Circle Game — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Circle Game" 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 C, 120 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 “The Circle Game”
- Can I play "The Circle Game" 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 "The Circle Game" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell played in?
- The Circle Game 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 "The Circle Game"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Circle Game" 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 "The Circle Game"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Circle Game"?
- "The Circle Game" was originally performed by Joni Mitchell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Circle Game"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, C6, Dm7, Dm9, Em, Em6, F, G6, +2 more.
- What other songs by Joni Mitchell can I play here?
- Try "A Case Of You", "WOODSTOCK", "BIG YELLOW TAXI". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Circle Game"?
- 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. "The Circle Game" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Circle Game"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Circle Game" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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