Other arrangements of Abacab
Pick a learning view.
Look up on the wall, pin’
(C)there on the (Bb)floor,
(C)un der the pil low,
be hind els the (Bb)door.
name.
(C)There’s a crack in the mir ror.
Some (C)where there’s a hole in a (C7)win dow pane.
well, Do you think I’m to blame?
(C)where.
Tell me, do you (F)think I’m to (F)blame?
(When we (G)do it) you’re (F)nev (G)er there.
(When you (G)show it) you (F)stop (G)and stare.
(Ab a (G)cab,) he’s in (F)an (G)y where.
(Ab a (G)cab.)
Look It’s If you’re wrap sion.
(C)up It’s the (Bb)world
(C)un ’cause you’ve tak en
some one one e’s (Bb)girl, name.
(C)when they turn on the pil low,
e (C)ven when they an swer the (C7)tel e phone,
well, don’t you think that by now...
(C)where.
Tell me, don’t you (F)think that by (F)now...
(When we (G)do it) you’re (F)nev (G)er there.
(When you (G)show it) you (F)stop (G)and stare.
(Ab a (G)cab,) he’s in (F)an (G)y where.
(Ab a (G)cab.)
(Ab a (G)cab) does n’t real ly care.
Do you (E)want it?
You got it.
Now you know.
Do you want it?
You got it.
Now you know.
Yeah, there’s a (F)hole in there (Bb)some (C)where.
Ba by, there’s a (F)hole in there (Bb)some (C)where.
Now, there’s a (F)hole in there (F)some (G)where.
(When we (G)do it) you’re (F)nev (G)er there.
(When you (G)show it) you (F)stop (G)and stare.
(Ab a (G)cab,) he’s in (F)an (G)y where.
(Ab a (G)cab.)
Abacab — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Abacab" by Genesis in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Abacab”
- Can I learn "Abacab" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Abacab" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Abacab" by Genesis played in?
- Abacab 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 "Abacab"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Abacab" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Abacab"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Abacab"?
- "Abacab" was originally performed by Genesis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Abacab"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Apow, Bb, C, C6, C7, C9, Cm7, Cmin, +8 more.
- What other songs by Genesis can I play here?
- Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "IN TOO DEEP", "I CAN'T DANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Abacab"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Abacab" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Abacab"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Abacab" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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