Can a complete beginner play "Always"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Always" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Always"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Always" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Always — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Always" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

I hear a voice say, (A5)“Don’t be so blind.” It’s tell ing (Gsus2)me all these things that you would (A5)prob ab ly hide. Am I your one and (A5)on ly de sire? Am I the (Gsus2)rea son you breathe, or am I the rea son you cry? of Al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways. I just can’t (D)live with out you. I love you, I hate you, I can’t (A5)get a round you. I breathe you, I taste you, I can’t (A5)live with out you. I just can’t (G5)take an y more, this life of (C5)sol i tude. I guess that (G5)I’m out the door, and that I’m (C5)done with you. (D5)(Done with you...) (A5)Done with you. (D5)(Done with you...) I feel like you don’t (A5)want me a round. I guess I’ll (Gsus2)pack all my things. I guess I’ll (A5)see you a round. It’s all been bot tled (A5)up un til now. Am As I (Gsus2)walk out your door all am I can hear is the sound of al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways. I just can’t (D)live with out you. I love you, I hate you, I can’t (A5)get a round you. I breathe you, I taste you, I can’t (A5)live with out you. I just can’t (G5)take an y more, this life of (C5)sol i tude. I guess that (G5)I’m out the door, and that I’m (C5)done with you. (D5)(Done with you...) (A5)Done with you. (D5)(Done with you...) I love you, I hate you, I can’t (C5)live with out you. I wrap my head a round your heart. Why would you tear my world a part? Al ways, al ways, al ways, al ways. I see the blood all (A5)o ver your hands. Does it make you feel (A5)more like a man? Was it all just a (A5)part of your plan? The pis tol’s (Gsus2)shak in’ in my hands and all I (A5)hear is the sound... I love you, I hate you, I can’t (A5)live with out you. I breathe you, I taste you, I can’t (A5)live with out you. I just can’t (G5)take an y more, this life of (C5)sol i tude. I guess that (G5)I’m out the door, and that I’m (C5)done with you. I love you, I hate you, I can’t (A5)live with out you. I breathe you, I taste you, I can’t (A5)live with out you. I just can’t (G5)take an y more, this life of (C5)sol i tude. I guess that (G5)I’m out the door, and that I’m (C5)done with you. Al ways, al ways, al (A7)ways.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Saliva

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How to Play "Always" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.