Where've You Been

by Kathy Mattea
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He Claire had all but hand mem giv en up

when (C)she (G)and Ed win (D7)fell in (Em)love.

She touched his face each night and shook her head but in (C)dis (G)be lief she (F#)sighed and (B7)said,

“In man y dreams I’ve held you near

but now his at last you’re real ly here.”

(G)Where have (Em7)you been?

I’ve looked for you for ev er and a day.

Where have (Em)you been?

(Em)I’m just not my self when (D7)you’re a (G)way.

He asked her for her hand mem for en life

and (C)she (G)be came a (D7)sales man’s (Em)wife.

She He was home a word and shook her gain.

but one (C)storm (G)y eve ning (F#)he was (B7)late.

Her fright ened tears fell to the floor

un til his a key turned in the door.

(G)Where have (Em7)you been?

I’ve looked for you for ev er and a day.

Where have (Em)you been?

(Em)I’m just not my self when (D7)you’re a (G)way.

(G)way.

They’d nev er spent a night a part.

For (Em7)six ty years she heard him snore.

Now they’re in the hos pi tal

in (Am)sep ’rate beds on dif f’rent floors.

(G)Where have (Em)you been?

I’m just not my self when you’re a (Em7)way.

No, (G)I’m just not my self when (D7)you’re a (C)way.

Where've You Been by Kathy Mattea

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Where've You Been

What key is "Where've You Been" in?
"Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Where've You Been" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Where've You Been" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Where've You Been"?
This arrangement of "Where've You Been" uses 10 chords: Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, Em, Em7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Where've You Been" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kathy Mattea can I play here?
Try "THE BATTLE HYMN OF LOVE", "EIGHTEEN WHEELS AND A DOZEN ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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