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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Last Song" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Last Song"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Last Song". Key of C, 64 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.