Other arrangements of Air
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Nev er (C)thought that we would (Fsus2)end up here, should have (C)known it from the (Fsus2)start.
I know you (C)mean it when you (Fsus2)say you love me, but we’re (C)try ing way too (Fsus2)hard.
Used to (C)think that we would (Fsus2)last for ev er, how could (C)I have been so (Fsus2)wrong?
Nev er (C)thought I’d be the (Fsus2)one to say this, what if our (C)time has come and (Fsus2)gone?
(C)You,
you don’t mean no harm,
but you’re string ing me a long and I don’t have the time to spare.
And I,
I’m try ing hard to breathe,
but you’re suf fo cat ing me, this time I’m com ing up for air.
Air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Air air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Al ways (C)try’n’ to put your (Fsus2)two cents in, then ex (C)pect ing me to (Fsus2)change.
Tried to (C)fix me up but (Fsus2)I’m not bro ken, all you (C)do is leave me (Fsus2)stained.
Told you (C)not to tie me (Fsus2)down too quick ly, take it (C)slow, it’s not a (Fsus2)race.
And you (C)keep on try’n’ to (Fsus2)reel me in but all I (C)real ly need is space.
Air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Air air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Try ing to (Fsus2)hold me down but I’m sur fac ing.
It’s (C)hard to let you go, but I’ve (C)got to leave.
(C)You,
you don’t mean no harm,
but you’re string ing me a long and I don’t have the time to spare.
And I,
try ing hard to breathe,
but you’re suf fo cat ing me, I’m (Fm)com ing up for (C)air.
You,
you don’t mean no harm,
but you’re string ing me a long and i don’t have the time to spare.
And I,
I’m try ing hard to breathe,
but you’re suf fo cat ing me, this time I’m com ing up for air.
Air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Air air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Air (C)air air (Fsus2)air air air.
Air air air air air air air.
Air — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "Air" by Shawn Mendes featuring Astrid in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Air”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Air"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Air" by Shawn Mendes featuring Astrid played in?
- Air 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 "Air"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Air" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Air"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Air"?
- "Air" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes featuring Astrid. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Air"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, F, Fm, Fsus2.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Air" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 78 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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