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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Valerie" by Glee Cast in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Valerie" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Valerie" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 216 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Valerie"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Valerie" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Valerie"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Valerie" is in the key of Bb at 216 BPM.