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I’ve got your pic ture
of me and you.
You wrote I love you.
I love you too.
I sit and (G5)stare at it, there’s (D5)noth ing else to (G5)do.
Oh, it’s in col or.
Your hair is brown.
Your eyes are ha zel
and soft as clouds.
I of ten (G5)kiss you when there’s (D5)no one else a (G5)round.
I’ve got your (G5)pic ture.
I’ve got your pic ture.
I’d like a (E5)mil lion of you o ver my self.
I want a (G5)doc tor to take your pic ture so I can (E5)look at you from in side as well.
You’ve got me (C5)turn ing up and turn ing down.
I’m (E5)turn ing in.
I’m (D5)turn ing ’round.
I’m (G5)turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (D5)think so.
(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (C5)think so.
(G5)turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (D5)think so.
(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (C5)think so.
(C5)think so.
No (G5)sex, no drugs, no wine, no wom en, no fun, no sin, no you.
No won der it’s (D5)dark.
(F5)Ev ’ry one a round me is a to tal stran ger.
Ev ’ry one a voids me like a cy clone rang er, (C5)ev ’ry one.
That’s why I’m (G5)turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (D5)think so.
(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese.
I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (C5)think so.
(G5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (D5)think so.
(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (C5)think so.
(G5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (D5)think so.
(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (C5)think so.
(G5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (D5)think so, thinnk so, think so, think so.
(F5)Turn ing Jap a nese, I think I’m turn ing Jap a nese.
I real ly (C5)think so.
Turning Japanese — Simple Sheet Music
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"Turning Japanese" 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 G, 120 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 “Turning Japanese”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Turning Japanese"?
- 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 "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors played in?
- Turning Japanese is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Turning Japanese"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Turning Japanese" 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 "Turning Japanese"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Turning Japanese"?
- "Turning Japanese" was originally performed by The Vapors. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Turning Japanese"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Apow, C, Cpow, Dpow, Epow, F#pow, Fpow, Gbpow, +1 more.
- 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 "Turning Japanese". Key of G, 120 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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