The Third Man Theme

by Anton Karas
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Lyrics

(C)When a zith er starts to play,

(G7)you’ll re mem ber yes ter day.

In its haunt ing strain, Vi en na lives a gain,

(C)free and bright and gay.

In your mind a sud den gleam

(G7)of a half for got ten dream

seems to glim mer when you hear “The Third

Man (C)Theme.”

(C)Once a gain there comes to mind

(G7)some one that you left be hind,

love that some how did n’t last

(C)in that hap py cit y of the past.

(A7)Does she still re call the dream,

that (Dm)rap ture so (A7)su (Dm)preme

when (G7)first she heard the haunt ing “Third

Man

(C)Theme”?

(C)Car ni vals and car ou sels and Fer ris wheels and par a sols, the Dan ube nights, the danc ing lights a gain will shine.

The zith er’s sweet re frain keeps swirl ing in your brain (G7)like new

May wine.

Strauss waltz

es, can dle glow, and the laugh ter

of long a go

fill the mag ic chords and make it seem like

(G)to (C)day.

You (C)nev er knew that you could be

en chant ed by a mel o (G7)dy.

The years will nev er drive it out;

you don’t know why it’s some thing (C)you can’t live with out.

You hear it in the twi light hush

and in the morn ing traf fic (G7)rush;

a song that’s al ways new in your heart,

a

part

of (C)you.

(G7)Oh.

(G7)of a well re mem bered dream

shines so bright ly when you hear “The Third

Man (C)Theme.”

The Third Man Theme — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Third Man Theme" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Third Man Theme

Where are the chord symbols for "The Third Man Theme" 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 Third Man Theme" is in C.
What key is "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas played in?
The Third Man Theme 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 Third Man Theme"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Third Man Theme" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Third Man Theme"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Third Man Theme"?
"The Third Man Theme" was originally performed by Anton Karas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Third Man Theme"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, C, Dm, Fm6, G7.
Does "The Third Man Theme" 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 Third Man Theme" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.
What chords are in "The Third Man Theme"?
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.

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