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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “The Circle Game”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Circle Game" 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. "The Circle Game" is in C.
- 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.
- 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.
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