Were You There?

by African-American Spiritual
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Were You There? — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Were You There?" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 88 BPM.

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

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About “Were You There?”

What key is "Were You There?" by African-American Spiritual played in?
Were You There? is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Were You There?"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Were You There?" 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 "Were You There?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Were You There?"?
"Were You There?" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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