Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo — Mendelssohn: piano chords
The full chord chart for Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo by Mendelssohn, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.
The chords in Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo
Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo by Mendelssohn sits in A major at a upbeat 117 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads, so treat it as a goal song and let the player carry you through the hard bars.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:09Part 2
- 0:18Part 3
- 0:28Part 4
- 0:40Part 5
- 0:50Part 6
- 1:03Part 7
- 1:12Part 8
- 1:25Part 9
- 1:35Part 10
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Quick answers
Is Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo by Mendelssohn hard to play on piano?
Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 117 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.
What key is Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo by Mendelssohn in?
Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo is in A major, at around 117 BPM.
What are the chords in Songs Without Words (No. 3) Piano solo by Mendelssohn?
The main chords are A, F#m7, Dmaj7, E, Amaj7, F#m, D6, Esus4 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.