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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Circle Game" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Circle Game" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Circle Game" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.