Vincent

by Don McLean
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Star ry, star ry (G6)night,

paint your pal ette (Am)blue and grey.

Look out on a (C)sum mer’s day,

with (D7)eyes that know the dark ness in my (G6)soul.

Shad ows on the hills,

the sketch the trees and the (Am)daf fo dils,

the catch the breeze and the (C)win ter chills,

in (D7)col ors on the snow y lin en (G)land.

Now I un der (Am)stand

what you tried to (G)say to me,

how you suf fered for your (Am7)san i ty,

how you tried to set them (Em)free.

They would not lis ten, they did (A7)not know how.

Per (D7)haps they’ll lis ten (G)now.

Star ry, star ry (G6)night,

flam ing flow’rs that (Am)bright ly blaze.

Swirl ing clouds in (C)vio let haze

re (D7)flect in Vin cent’s eyes of Chi na (G6)blue.

Col ors chang ing hue,

the sketch the trees and the (Am)am ber grain,

the catch the breeze and the (C)lined in pain

are (D7)soothed be neath the art ist’s lov ing (G)hand.

Now I un der (Am)stand

what you tried to (G)say to me,

how you suf fered for your (Am7)san i ty,

how you tried to set them (Em)free.

They would not lis ten, they did (A7)not know how.

Per (D7)haps they’ll lis ten (G)now.

Star ry, star ry (G)now.

For they could not (Am7)love you;

but still your love was (G)true.

And when no (Am7)hope was left in sight on that (Cm6)star ry, star ry night, you (G)took your life, as (F7)lov ers of ten (E7)do.

But I (Am7)could have told you, Vin cent, this (C)world was nev er meant for one as beau ti ful as (G)you.

Star ry, star ry (A7)lis t’ning still.

Per (D7)haps they nev er (G)will.

Vincent — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Vincent" by Don McLean 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Vincent

Can I learn "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "Vincent" by Don McLean played in?
Vincent 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 "Vincent"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Vincent"?
"Vincent" was originally performed by Don McLean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Vincent"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, Cm6, D7, E7, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Don McLean can I play here?
Try "AMERICAN PIE", "CROSSROADS", "EMPTY CHAIRS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Vincent"?
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 "Vincent" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Vincent"?
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. "Vincent" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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