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This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Fairytale


"Fairytale" is a song featured in the animated movie Shrek. The original key of the song is E major. It was performed by the American singer-songwriter and actor, Harry Gregson-Williams. The music for the song was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams himself. This song plays during a scene in which Shrek and Princess Fiona embark on their adventure. Interestingly, "Fairytale" was not released as a single, but it received positive reviews from critics. The melody of the song is cheerful and uplifting, with a mix of orchestral elements and folk-inspired tunes, perfectly complementing the whimsical nature of the film.

Semitone
Tone
Octava
Fairytale - Shrek

g a# C C a# g
g a# C D# D a# g

g a# C d# d#
f g a#

g a# C C a# g
g a# C D# F G# G
G F D# D C a# g d# C

D# F G F D# C D# D#