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Interactive piano tutorial for "David's Song" by Cher, in D major at about 81 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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David's Song by Cher
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "David's Song" by Cher, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrepop · rock · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signaturecher's classic pop‑rock ballad with a warm, intimate feel
D major
Key
81
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Amin/b3
Gmaj/3
Bm
Esus4
E7
A
E13
Fmin9
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead with a clear, expressive timbre; intimate and slightly breathy delivery
acoustic guitar
gentle, finger‑picked arpeggios providing the harmonic foundation
electric bass
smooth, melodic line that underpins the harmony
strings
lush, sweeping pads that fill the stereo field
drums
soft, brushed kit with a laid‑back groove
piano
subtle, sustained chords adding depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Half‐Breed (1973)

Half-Breed is Cher's tenth studio album, released in September 1973 on MCA and produced by Snuff Garrett and Al Capps. It was promoted alongside her television variety show and went gold, driven by the title track which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

All of Half‐Breed
Artist

Cher

Cher is an American singer and actress from El Centro, California, who has been recording pop, rock, and dance music since the mid-1960s. She first gained wide attention as half of the folk-pop duo Sonny and Cher, then built a long solo career that has stretched across more than six decades. Her contralto voice and willingness to shift styles and images have kept her a fixture in popular music through several distinct eras.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "David's Song" in?

"David's Song" by Cher is in D major.

What is the tempo of "David's Song"?

"David's Song" plays at around 81 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "David's Song"?

The core progression is Amin/b3, Gmaj/3, Bm, Esus4, E7, and A, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "David's Song"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, strings, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "David's Song"?

Yes. Songscription turns "David's Song" by Cher into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "David's Song" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "David's Song" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 81 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "David's Song" on?

"David's Song" appears on Half‐Breed (1973).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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