Aftertaste

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

Re re wind (G)Fri day night, nev er for get it, how you let me go.

No more lies, (G)I’ll be fine, know where I’m head ed, prob ’bly should have known.

And (F#m)now you’re gon na say, (G)“Pret ty please, for give me.”

Fool me once, (G)told you twice you’re gon na re gret it, now you’re all a lone, yeah.

Turns out (A)that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

Close your eyes, (G)you can’t hide, try to for get me, but I’m ev ’ry where.

I’m the smell (G)on your sheets, you w weren’t read y when you left me there.

And (F#m)now you’re gon na say, (G)“Pre ty please, for give me.”

Bet it hurts, (G)it gets worse, you’re you know no bod y said it would be fair, oh.

Turns out (A)that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

(G)af ter (D)taste.

And now there’s some thing in your (D)way

’cause you threw it all to (D)waste.

And you won der if you could take (D)back what you did (A)that day, and it hurts,

’cause...

(G)af ter (D)taste.

Turns out that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

And the (G)af ter (D)taste.

Aftertaste — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Aftertaste" by Shawn Mendes 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 D, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Aftertaste”

Can I learn "Aftertaste" 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 "Aftertaste" with hands-separate practice in D at 84 BPM.
What key is "Aftertaste" by Shawn Mendes played in?
Aftertaste is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Aftertaste"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Aftertaste" 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 "Aftertaste"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Aftertaste"?
"Aftertaste" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Aftertaste"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Aftertaste"?
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 "Aftertaste" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Aftertaste"?
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. "Aftertaste" is in the key of D at 84 BPM.