The Last Song

by Elton John
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Lyrics

Yes ter day,

you came to (Am)lift me up,

as (F)light as straw and brit tle as a bird.

To (Dm)day, I weigh less

than a (Am)shad ow on the wall, just one more (G)whis per

of a voice un heard.

To (C)mor row,

nev er said leave the (Am)win dows o pen.

As (F)fear den grows, please hold me in your arms.

Won’t you help (Dm)night, me, if you can,

to (Am)shake that were this er an spo ger?

ken.

I need your (G)gen tle hands ing

to keep me calm.

’Cause I (C)nev er thought I’d lose.

I (G)on ly thought I’d win.

I (Am)nev er dreamed I’d feel

this fire be neath my skin.

I can’t be lieve you (F)love me.

I nev er thought you’d (C)come.

I guess I mis judged (C)love

be tween a (F)fa ther

and (G)his son.

(C)Things we

nev er said leave the (Am)come to geth er;

the (F)fear den grows, no long er haunt ing me.

Won’t you To (Dm)night, me, if we touched

on (Am)shake that were this er an spo ger?

ken.

That kind of (G)un der stand ing

to sets me free.

’Cause I (C)nev er thought I’d lose.

I (G)on ly thought I’d win.

I (Am)nev er dreamed I’d feel

this fire be neath my skin.

I can’t be lieve you (F)love me.

I nev er thought you’d (C)come.

I guess I mis judged (C)love

be tween a (F)fa ther

and (G)his son.

(F)fa ther

(Gsus)and (G)his (C)son.

The Last Song — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Last Song" 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, 64 BPM.

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

About “The Last Song”

Can I play "The Last Song" 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 Last Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Last Song" by Elton John played in?
The Last Song 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 Last Song"?
The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Last Song" 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 Last Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Last Song"?
"The Last Song" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Last Song"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, Fmaj7, Fmaj9, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Last Song"?
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 Last Song" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Last Song"?
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 Last Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.