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(G)Young man,
there’s no need to feel down.
I said, (Em)young man,
pick your self off the ground.
I said, (C)young man,
’cause you’re in a new town there’s no (D)need (C)to (D)be (C)un (G)hap (D)py.
(G)Young man,
there’s a place you can go, I said, (Em)young man,
when you’re short on your dough.
You can (C)stay there
and I’m sure you will find man y (D)ways (C)to (D)have (C)a (G)good (D)time.
(CN.C.)It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.
M.
C.
A.
They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.
You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.
M.
C.
A.
You can (Am)get your self clean, you can (Am7)have a good meal.
You can (Am7)do what ev er you pick feel.
(G)Young man,
there’s no need to feel down.
I said, (Em)young man,
pick your self off the ground.
I said, (C)young man,
’cause you’re in a new town there’s no (D)need (C)to (D)be (C)un (G)hap (D)py.
(G)Young man,
there’s a place you can go, I said, (Em)young man,
when you’re short on your dough.
You can (C)stay there
and I’m sure you will find man y (D)ways (C)to (D)have (C)a (G)good (D)time.
(CN.C.)It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.
M.
C.
A.
They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.
You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.
M.
C.
A.
You can (Am)Young man, young man, there’s no (Am7)need to feel down.
You can (Am7)Young man, ev young you what your
self off the (D7)ground.
you want to be?
(G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.
M.
C.
A.
They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.
You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.
M.
C.
A.
They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.
You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the
Y.m.c.a. — Simple Sheet Music
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"Y.m.c.a." in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 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 “Y.m.c.a.”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Y.m.c.a."?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Y.m.c.a." by Village People played in?
- Y.m.c.a. 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Y.m.c.a."?
- "Y.m.c.a." was originally performed by Village People. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Y.m.c.a."?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, G.
- What other songs by Village People can I play here?
- Try "IN THE NAVY", "Y.M.C.A.", "Y.M.C.A.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Y.m.c.a.". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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