What key is "Against All Odds" in?

"Against All Odds" by Phil Collins is in the key of C with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Against All Odds" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Against All Odds" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Against All Odds"?

This arrangement of "Against All Odds" uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, Csus2, D7, Dm7, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Against All Odds" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A7sus)How can I just (Am7)let you walk (Bm7)a way, just let you (C)leave with out a trace,

when I (F)stand here tak ing ev ’ry breath with you?

Ooh.

You’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.

(A7sus)How can you just (Am7)walk a way (Bm7)from me,

when all (C)I can do is watch you leave?

’Cause we’ve (F)shared the laugh ter and the pain, and (Em7)e ven shared the tears.

You’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.

So take a look at me now,

well, there’s just an (D7)emp ty space,

and there’s noth ing (Am7)left here to re mind me, just a mem ’ry of your face.

Ooh, take a look at me now,

well, there’s just an (D7)emp ty space,

and you com ing back to me is a gainst the odds, do, and that’s what I’ve got to face.

I (A7sus)wish I could just (Am7)make you turn (Bm7)a round,

when all (C)turn a round and see me cry.

There’s so (F)much I need to say to you, so (Em7)man y rea sons why.

You’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.

So take a look at me now,

well, there’s just an (D7)emp ty space,

and there’s noth ing (Am7)left here to re mind me, just a mem ’ry of your face.

Now, take a look at me now,

’cause there’s just an (D7)emp ty space.

and you But to wait for you is is all I can do, and that’s what I’ve got to face.

I I’ve got to face.

Take a good (G)look at me now,

’cause I’ll still be (D7)stand ing here,

and you com ing back to me is a gainst all odds, it’s the (Dm7)chance I’ve got ta take.

Take a look at me now.

Against All Odds by Phil Collins

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Against All Odds”

What key is "Against All Odds" in?: "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins is in the key of C with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Against All Odds" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Against All Odds" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Against All Odds"?: This arrangement of "Against All Odds" uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, Csus2, D7, Dm7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Against All Odds" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.