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Some times I won der by the (F#m7)look in your (E)eyes
when I’m (Bm7)stand ing be side you there’s a (E7sus)fe ver burn ing deep in side.
Is there (E)an oth er in (F#m7)your mem o (E)ry?
Do you (Bm7)think of that some one when you (E7sus)hear that spe cial mel o dy?
Un til the mo ment that you give your love to me,
you’re the (Bm7)one of I care for, the (E7sus)one that I will (G7sus)wait of for.
There’ll be (G)sad songs
to make you cry;
love songs of ten (Am7)do.
They can touch the heart
of (Am7)some one new,
(Fmaj7)say ing I love you.
I love you.
I of ten won der by the (F#m7)how it could (E)be,
when I’m (Bm7)you lov ing me, you two a (E7sus)hearts in per fect har mo ny.
I’ll count (E)the ho urs in (F#m7)un til that (E)day
Do the (Bm7)rhap sod y plays, one a you (E7sus)mel o dy for you and me.
I al ways stop and think of you es pe cial ly
when the (Bm7)words of a love song the (E7sus)touch the ver y (G7sus)heart of me.
There’ll be (G)sad songs
to make you cry;
love songs of ten (Am7)do.
They can touch the heart
of (Am7)some one new,
(Fmaj7)say ing I love you.
I love you.
Ooh ooh ooh
oh.
You’re my de sire,
you take me high er.
My (Fmaj7)love is like a riv er run ning so (D)deep.
Ah
ah
There’ll be (G)sad songs
to make you cry;
love songs of ten (Am7)do.
They can touch the heart
of (Am7)some one new,
(Fmaj7)say ing I love you.
I love you.
Do do do do (G)do do (Am)do do
do do do (Am)do do
Ooh
(Fmaj7)Say ing I love you.
There'll Be Sad Songs — Simple Sheet Music
"There'll Be Sad Songs" 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, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “There'll Be Sad Songs”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "There'll Be Sad Songs"?
- 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 "There'll Be Sad Songs" by Billy Ocean played in?
- There'll Be Sad Songs is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "There'll Be Sad Songs"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "There'll Be Sad Songs" 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 "There'll Be Sad Songs"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "There'll Be Sad Songs"?
- "There'll Be Sad Songs" was originally performed by Billy Ocean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "There'll Be Sad Songs"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, Dm, +7 more.
- What other songs by Billy Ocean can I play here?
- Try "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING", "SUDDENLY", "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR". 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 "There'll Be Sad Songs". Key of A, 80 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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