Does "The Circle Game" 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. "The Circle Game" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "The Circle Game"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

The Circle Game — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Circle Game" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(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 till 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 till 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Folk
Key: C
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Joni Mitchell

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How to Play "The Circle Game" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.