(Em7)I hear mu sic (Ebdim)when I look at (Dm7)you,
a beau ti ful (C)theme of (B7)ev ’ry (Bb6)dream I (A7)ev er (Dm7)knew,
down (G7)deep in my (Em7)heart,
I hear it (Dm7)play,
I feel it (Dm7)start,
then melt a (D9)way.
(Em7)I hear mu sic (Ebdim)when I touch your (Dm7)hand,
a beau ti ful (C)mel o (B7)dy from (Bb6)some en (A7)chant ed (Dm7)land,
down (G7)deep in my (Em7)heart,
I hear it (Dm7)say,
is this the (C)day?
(E)I a lone
have heard this (F#m)love ly strain,
(Emaj7)I a lone
have heard this (Bbm7)glad re frain.
(Abm)Must it be
for ev er in (Db7)side of me?
Why can’t I (Gb7)let you go?
Why can’t I (B7)let you know?
Why can’t I (Em7)let you know the (Ebdim)song my heart would (Dm7)sing?
That beau ti ful (Cmaj7)rhap so dy of (C7)love and youth and (Fmaj7)spring,
the mu sic is (Cmaj7)sweet,
the words are (Dm7)true,
the song is (Cmaj7)you.
The Song Is You by Jerome Kern
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Song Is You”
- What key is "The Song Is You" in?
- "The Song Is You" by Jerome Kern is in the key of C with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Song Is You" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Song Is You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Song Is You" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
- Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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