About “Where've You Been”

Why does "Where've You Been" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Where've You Been".

What key is "Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea played in?

Where've You Been 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 "Where've You Been"?

The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Where've You Been" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "Where've You Been"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Where've You Been"?

"Where've You Been" was originally performed by Kathy Mattea. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Where've You Been"?

This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, Em, Em7, +2 more.

What other songs by Kathy Mattea can I play here?

Try "THE BATTLE HYMN OF LOVE", "EIGHTEEN WHEELS AND A DOZEN ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Where've You Been"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Where've You Been".

Can I see all the notes in "Where've You Been"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM.