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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Song Is You" 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, 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”
- Can I play "The Song Is You" 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 Song Is You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Song Is You"?
- 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 Song Is You" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Song Is You"?
- 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 Song Is You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.