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I woke up with a
(Am)fear this morn ing,
but I (C)can taste you on the (F)tip of my (C)tongue.
A lone with out no warn ing,
you’re by my (C)side and we’ve got (F)smoke in our (C)lungs.
Last night we were way up, kiss ing in the (F)back of the (C)cab and then you (F)say (C)‘love, ba by, let’s go (G)back to my (Am)flat.’ And when we wake up, nev er had a (F)feel ing like (C)that.
I got a (F)rea son so, (C)man, put that (G)re cord on a (Am)gain.
I don’t wan na hear sad songs a ny more, I on ly want to (C)hear love songs.
I found my heart up in this (G)place to (Am)night, don’t wan na sing mad songs a ny more.
On ly want to (C)sing your song ’cause your (C)song’s got me (G)feel ing like (Am)that.
I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love.
I’m in love, I’m in (C)love, I’m in love.
Oh, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love.
Yeah, you know, your song’s got me (G)feel ing like (C)that.
Your Song — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Your Song" 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 C, 116 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with an oompah bass pattern in your left hand — you'll play a low root note followed by the chord higher up, alternating steadily, which gives the song its gentle, rocking feel.
With just five chords (C, F, G, Am, and Am7), the shapes stay comfortable, but pay close attention to the Am-to-Am7 switch: the only difference is lifting one finger to open up that minor seventh, and rushing it is the most common stumble I see.
At 116 BPM the tempo is conversational, not fast, so resist the urge to race — try it at about 80 BPM first, hands separate, until your left hand's oompah feels automatic.
Then add the right hand melody and slowly bring it up to speed.
Loop the F-to-G-to-C transitions until they feel effortless, because that's the emotional payoff of every phrase.
Once this clicks, you'll have a solid foundation for any song built on simple chord movement with a steady bass — and your hands will really start feeling independent from each other.
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About “Your Song”
- Can I play "Your Song" 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 "Your Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Your Song" by Elton John played in?
- Your Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Your Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Your Song" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Your Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Your Song"?
- "Your Song" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Your Song"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Am7, C, F, G.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Your Song"?
- 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. "Your Song" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Your Song"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Your Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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