Other arrangements of Air
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Air" by Shawn Mendes featuring Astrid 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, 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Air”
- Can I learn "Air" 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 "Air" with hands-separate practice in C at 78 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Air"?
- 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 "Air" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Air"?
- 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. "Air" is in the key of C at 78 BPM.
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