Valerie

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Lyrics

Well, some (F)times I go out by my self and I look a cross the (Gm)wa ter.

And I (F)think of all the things what you’re do in’, and in my head I paint a (Gm)pic ture.

’Cause (Bbmaj7)since I’ve come on home, well, my (Am7)bod y’s been a mess.

And I’ve (Bbmaj7)missed your gin ger hair and the (Am7)way you like to dress.

(Bbmaj7)A won’t you come on o ver, stop mak ing a fool out of (C)me.

A why don’t you come on o ver Val e rie?

Val e (Gm)rie.

(Why don’t you come on o ver?) Val e rie.

Val e (Gm)rie.

(Why don’t you come on o ver?) Did you (F)have to go to jail, put your house all up for sale?

Did you get a good (Gm)law yer?

(Law yer.)

I hope you (F)did n’t catch a tan, I hope you’ll find the right man who’ll fix it (Gm)for you.

(Fix it for you?) Now, are you (F)shop ping an y where, changed the col or of your hair, and are you (Gm)bus y?

(Are you bus y?

And did you (F)have to pay that fine that you were dodg ing all the time?

Are you still (Gm)diz zy?

(Are you still diz zy, diz zy, diz zy?) Well, o ver?) Well, some (F)times I go out by my self and I look a cross the (Gm)wa ter.

And I (F)think of all the things what you’re do in’, and in my head I paint a (Gm)pic ture.

’Cause (Bbmaj7)since I’ve come on home, well, my (Am7)bod y’s been a mess.

And I’ve (Bbmaj7)missed your gin ger hair and the (Am7)way you like to dress.

(Bbmaj7)A won’t you come on o ver, stop mak ing a fool out of (C)me.

A why don’t you come on o ver Val e rie?

Val e (Gm)rie.

(Why don’t you come on o ver?) Val e rie?

Val e (Gm)rie.

(Why don’t you come on o ver?) Val o ver Val e rie.

Valerie — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Valerie" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 216 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Valerie”

Where are the chord symbols for "Valerie" 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. "Valerie" is in Bb.
What key is "Valerie" by Glee Cast played in?
Valerie is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Valerie"?
The arrangement plays at 216 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Valerie" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Valerie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Valerie"?
"Valerie" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Valerie" 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. "Valerie" is in the key of Bb at 216 BPM.
What chords are in "Valerie"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.