Valerie

by Glee Cast
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Valerie" 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 Bb, 216 BPM.

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

About “Valerie”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Valerie"?
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 "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.
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 "Valerie". Key of Bb, 216 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.