Where've You Been

by Kathy Mattea
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea 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, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Where've You Been

Can I learn "Where've You Been" 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 "Where've You Been" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Where've You Been"?
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 "Where've You Been" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Where've You Been"?
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. "Where've You Been" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

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