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There (C)was a man like (G)you and me, as sim ple as a (C)man could ev er be; and he was hap py (G)as a king, ex (Dm)cept for one pe cul iar (C)thing.
He (C)had a clock that (G)worked all right.
It worked all right, but (C)not ex act ly quite; in stead of go ing (G)“tick, tock, tick,” the (Dm)cra zy clock went cul iar (C)thing.
He “tock, tick, (C)tock!” The (F)poor old man just (Em7)raved and (A7)raved, be (Dm)cause no (G7)bod y could (C)say
(Dm)why his (E)sil ly clock be (Am)haved that (D7)hick o ry dick o ry (G)way.
But (C)now a fa mous (G)man is he.
He owns a pub lic (C)cu ri os i ty; from far and wide the (G)peo ple flock to (Dm)hear the syn co pa ted (C)clock.
Tick (F)tock,
tick (C7)tock.
There’s zing in the swing of that (F)clock.
Tock (A7)tick,
tock (Dm)tick.
Don’t you (G)think it’s a mar vel ous (C)trick?
Ting (F)ling,
ting (C7)ling.
There’s zong in the bong of that (F)ring.
Ling (A7)ting,
ling (Dm)ting.
Don’t you (G)think it’s a mar vel ous (C)trick?
Ting (Ddim)think it’s a won der ful (G)thing?
The (C)ex perts came to (G)hear and see, but none of them could (C)solve the mys ter y.
They called Pro fes sor (G)Ein stein, too.
He (Dm)said “There’s noth ing I can (C)do!” But (C)soon the fick le (G)hu man race will find an oth er (C)freak to take its place, and one fine day the (G)man will hock the (Dm)poor old syn co I can (C)do!” But pat ed (C)clock.
The Syncopated Clock — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Syncopated Clock" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Syncopated Clock”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Syncopated Clock"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Syncopated Clock" by Leroy Anderson played in?
- The Syncopated Clock 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 Syncopated Clock"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Syncopated Clock" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Syncopated Clock"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Syncopated Clock"?
- "The Syncopated Clock" was originally performed by Leroy Anderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leroy Anderson can I play here?
- Try "BLUE TANGO", "Blue Tango", "Sleigh Ride". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Syncopated Clock". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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