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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "The Song Is You" by Jerome Kern in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Song Is You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Song Is You" with hands-separate practice in C at 84 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Song Is You"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Song Is You" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Song Is You"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Song Is You" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.