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I am sit ting in the morn ing at the din er on the cor ner.
I am wait ing at the coun ter for the man to pour the cof fee.
And he fills it on ly half way, and be fore I e ven ar gue, he is look ing out the win dow at some bod y com ing in.
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“It is al ways nice to see you,” says the man be hind the coun ter to the wom an who has come in.
She is shak ing her um brel la.
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It was no one I had heard of.
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There’s a wom an on the out side look ing in side.
Does she see me?
No, she does not real ly see me, ’cause she sees her own re flec tion.
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Tom's Diner — Simple Sheet Music
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"Tom's Diner" 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, 104 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 “Tom's Diner”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tom's Diner"?
- 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 "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega played in?
- Tom's Diner 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 "Tom's Diner"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tom's Diner" 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 "Tom's Diner"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tom's Diner"?
- "Tom's Diner" was originally performed by Suzanne Vega. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tom's Diner"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C#m7, F#m, F#m7, F#m9.
- What other songs by Suzanne Vega can I play here?
- Try "LUKA". 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 "Tom's Diner". Key of A, 104 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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