Other arrangements of Africa
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I hear the drums (D#m7)ech o in’ to night.
(B)She hears on ly whis pers of some (E)qui et con ver (Emaj7)sa
(A)tion.
She’s com ing (D#m7)in, twelve thir ty flight.
as (B)Moon lit wings re (A)flect the stars that (E)guide me toward sal (Emaj7)va pa (A)tion.
I stopped an old man a long the way, sure as (B)hop ing to find some (A)old for got ten words pus or an cient (Emaj7)mel ren o (A)dies.
He turned to me as if to say,
“Hur ry, boy, it’s (A)wait ing there for you.”
It’s gon na take a lot to drag me a way from you.
There’s noth ing that a (D)hun dred men or more could ev er do.
I bless the rains down in Af ri ca.
Gon na take some time to do the (A)things we nev er (C#m7)had.
The wild dogs (D#m7)cry out in the night, as (B)they grow rest less, (A)long ing for some (E)sol i tar y (Emaj7)com pa (A)ny.
I know that I must a do what’s right, sure as (B)Kil i man ja ro (A)ris es like O lym pus a bove the (Emaj7)Se ren get (A)i.
I seem to cure what’s deep in side,
fright ened of this (A)thing that I’ve be come.
It’s gon na take a lot to drag me a way from you.
There’s noth ing that a (D)hun dred men or more could ev er do.
I bless the rains down in Af ri ca.
Gon na take some time to do the (A)things we nev er (C#m7)had.
Africa — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Africa" by Toto 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 B, 192 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 “Africa”
- Can I learn "Africa" 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 "Africa" with hands-separate practice in B at 192 BPM.
- What key is "Africa" by Toto played in?
- Africa is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Africa"?
- The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Africa" 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 "Africa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Africa"?
- "Africa" was originally performed by Toto. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Africa"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B, C#m7, D, D#m7, E, Emaj7, F#m, +2 more.
- What other songs by Toto can I play here?
- Try "Africa", "Rosanna", "Africa". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Africa"?
- 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 "Africa" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Africa"?
- 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. "Africa" is in the key of B at 192 BPM.