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It’s a (C)les son too (F)late for the (C)learn ing,
(F)made of (C)sand,
(G)made of (C)sand.
In the wink of an (F)eye my soul is (C)turn ing
(F)in your (C)hand,
(G)in your (C)hand.
Are you (G)go
ing a way
with no (F)word
of fare (C)well?
Will there (F)be
not a (C)trace
left be (G)hind?
Well, I (C)could have loved you (F)bet ter, did n’t (C)mean to be un kind.
You know (G)that
was the last thing (G7)on my (C)mind.
As we (C)les
son too (F)late
for the (C)learn ing,
(F)made of (C)sand,
(G)made of (C)sand.
In the wink
of an (F)eye my soul is (C)turn ing
(F)in your (C)hand,
(G)in your (C)hand.
Are you (G)go
ing a way with no (F)word of fare (C)well?
Will there (F)be not a (C)trace left be (G)hind?
Well, I (C)could have loved you (F)bet ter, did n’t (C)mean to be un kind.
You know (G)that was the last thing (G7)on my (C)mind.
As we (C)mind.
The Last Thing On My Mind — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Last Thing On My Mind" 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, 100 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 Last Thing On My Mind”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Last Thing On My Mind"?
- 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 Thing On My Mind" by Tom Paxton played in?
- The Last Thing On My Mind 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 Thing On My Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Last Thing On My Mind" 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 Thing On My Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Last Thing On My Mind"?
- "The Last Thing On My Mind" was originally performed by Tom Paxton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Last Thing On My Mind"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C9, F, G, G7.
- 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 Thing On My Mind". Key of C, 100 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.
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