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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"The Song Is You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 84 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 Song Is You”
- Why does "The Song Is You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Song Is You".
- What key is "The Song Is You" by Jerome Kern played in?
- The Song Is You 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 Song Is You"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Song Is You" 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 Song Is You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Song Is You"?
- "The Song Is You" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "The Song Is You"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Song Is You".
- Can I see all the notes in "The Song Is You"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 84 BPM.