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(CN.C.)With my (Bm)high starched col lar and my (Bm)high top shoes, and my (Bm6)hair piled high up on my (A)head, I (E7)went to lose a jol ly (A)hour on the trol ley, and lost my heart in (E9sus)stead.
(CN.C.)With his (Bm)light brown der by and his (Bm)bright green tie, he was (G#7)quite the hand som est of (Caug)men.
I (F#m)start ed to yen, so I (F#m)count ed to ten, then I count ed to ten a (CN.C.)gain.
(A69)Clang, clang, clang went the trol ley,
ding, ding, ding went the (E9sus)bell,
(A9)zing, zing, zing went my (Dm)heart strings; from the (E9)mo ment I saw him, I (A69)fell.
(Aaug)Chug, chug, chug went the (Aaug)mo tor,
(Aaug)bump, bump, bump went the (Bdim)brake,
(A7)thump, thump, thump went my (Bm7)heart strings; when he (E7)smiled, I could feel the car (A69)shake.
(CN.C.)He tipped his (E13)hat and took a (A69)seat, he said he (E7)hoped he had n’t stepped up on my (A69)feet.
He asked my (G#7)name, I held my (C)breath; I could n’t (F#13)speak be cause he scared me half to (E7)death.
(A6)Buzz, buzz, buzz went the (A6)buzz er,
(A6)plop, plop, plop went the (Bm6)wheels,
(A13)stop, stop, stop went my (Dm)heart strings.
As he (Bm7)start ed to go, then I (Dm)start ed to know how it (Cdim7)feels
when the u ni verse (A69)reels.
(CN.C.)The day was (E13)bright, the air was (A69)sweet, the smell of (E7)hon ey suc kle charmed you off your (A69)feet.
You tried to (G#7)sing, but could n’t (C)squeak; in fact, you (F#13)loved him, so you could n’t e ven (B7)speak.
(A6)Buzz, buzz, buzz went the (A6)buz zer,
(A6)plop, plop, plop went the (E7)wheels,
(A13)stop, stop, stop went my (CN.C.)heart strings.
As he (Bm7)start ed to leave, I took (Dm6)hold of his sleeve with my (A6)hand,
and as if it were (Bm7)planned,
he stayed on with me, (A)and it was grand just to (C#7)stand with his hand hold ing (F#m)mine,
’til the end of the line.
The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis') — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" 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 A, 152 BPM.
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- 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.
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- The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis') is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
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- "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" was originally performed by Judy Garland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Judy Garland can I play here?
- Try "TOO LATE NOW", "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", "Look For The Silver Lining". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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- 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 Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')". Key of A, 152 BPM.
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- 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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