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Are we real ly hap py
with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,
look ing for the right
words to (C7sus)say?
(Fm)Search ing but not find ing
un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,
we’re lost
in this (C7sus)mas
quer ade.
(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way
from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er
from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.
(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time
I see your eyes.
And no mat ter how
hard (C7sus)I try
to (Fm)un der stand the rea son
why we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
Are we real ly hap py
with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,
look ing for the right
words to (C7sus)say?
(Fm)Search ing but not find ing
un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,
we’re lost
in this (C7sus)mas
quer ade.
(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way
from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.
(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time
I see your eyes.
And no mat ter how
hard (C7sus)I try
to (Fm)un der stand the rea son why we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
We’re (Dbmaj7)lost
in a mas
quer (Fm)ade.
And we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
This Masquerade — Piano Lead Sheet
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"This Masquerade" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
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About “This Masquerade”
- Where are the chord symbols for "This Masquerade" 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. "This Masquerade" is in Ab.
- What key is "This Masquerade" by Carpenters played in?
- This Masquerade is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Masquerade"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Masquerade" 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 "This Masquerade"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Masquerade"?
- "This Masquerade" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Masquerade"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab7, B7, Bb, Bb9, Bbm7, C6, C7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "This Masquerade" 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. "This Masquerade" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "This Masquerade"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.