Annie

by Vanessa Carlton
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Watch up her as she flew mo ment, and I deep with in the blue; blow it; a (Dmaj7)day out from the coun ty I.

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“There’s (Dmaj7)noth ing you can do,” some one gen tly says to you, and “the (Dmaj7)doc tor says that now it won’t be long.” I try and live up her to she the mo ment, and I hope that I don’t blue; blow it; and (Dmaj7)what is it in me ty that she hears?

It’s (Dmaj7)just a song she likes.

Lit tle arms a round my neck, and a (Dmaj7)dy ing girl that whis pers in my long.” I try and ear.

(G#dim)Tell me (Asus)now, (A)can you feel it?

(E)I’ve been (F#m)keep ing com pa (Asus)ny (A)with a ghost.

She (E)comes to (F#m)me (G#dim)like a (Asus)piece (A)of sum mer;

she (E)comes to (F#m)me on the (G#dim)days when (Asus)I need (A)it most.

Well, (E)sum mer (F#m)dies, and (G#dim)noth tures ing lasts as for ev er.

And (G#dim)you’re el so fine, and the way you stand (Asus)up (A)to your fears.

Well, (E)sum mer (F#m)dies, and it’s (G#dim)just mo ments we (Asus)have (A)to geth er.

I’d (CN.C.)give my bones for you to get a few more (Dmaj7)years,

for you

and I,

oh An nie;

(Dmaj7)more to life than try ing to sur vive,

oh An nie.

My (E)boy friend (F#m)took and (G#dim)noth tures of me as I held you.

I (G#dim)trav el a lone, and the lone li ness (Asus)brings (A)me to tears.

Well, (E)sum mer (F#m)dies, and it’s (G#dim)just mo ments we (Asus)have (A)to geth er.

I’d (CN.C.)give my bones for you to get a few more (Dmaj7)years,

for you

and I,

oh An nie;

(Dmaj7)more to life than try ing to sur vive,

oh An nie.

My

oh An nie.

(F#m7)Strong er than the hands that hold you, you (A6)sing a long to the song on the ra di o.

If I (Dmaj7)drank too much, and I am reck less, (F#m)just this once, would you for give this, and hold

on to (E)days

gone

by.

Tell me (Asus)now, (A)can you feel it?

(CN.C.)I can’t keep

this all to my self.

She’s el e gant,

and she means it.

No...

(Dmaj7)Years

for you

and I,

oh An nie;

(Dmaj7)more to life than try ing to sur vive,

oh An nie.

(Dmaj7)Watch her as she flew

(E)deep with in the blue;

(Dmaj7)watch her as she slips a way from you.

(F#m7)I’ll keep (E)fin gers (A)crossed al (E)ways for (D)you.

Annie — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Annie" by Vanessa Carlton 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 A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Annie

Can I learn "Annie" 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 "Annie" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
What key is "Annie" by Vanessa Carlton played in?
Annie is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Annie"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Annie" 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 "Annie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Annie"?
"Annie" was originally performed by Vanessa Carlton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Annie"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A6, Asus4, C, C#7, D, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
Try "WHO'S TO SAY", "CAROUSEL", "A THOUSAND MILES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Annie"?
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 "Annie" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Annie"?
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. "Annie" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.

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