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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Your Song" by Elton John in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Your Song"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Your Song" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 116 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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