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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Song Is You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Song Is You" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Song Is You" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Song Is You" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Song Is You" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Song Is You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.