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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas 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, 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

Can I learn "The Third Man Theme" 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 Third Man Theme" with hands-separate practice in C at 96 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Third Man Theme"?
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 Third Man Theme" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Third Man Theme"?
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 Third Man Theme" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.

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