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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Where've You Been" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Where've You Been”
- Can I play "Where've You Been" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Where've You Been" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Where've You Been"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Where've You Been" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Where've You Been"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Where've You Been" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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