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you
can (G)nev er know a bout the (D)days er.
to come,
I’m no And but right
we think a bout them an y (Em7)way.
And I won der
I re (G)if I’m real ly with you now,
or I just (G)chas ing ing af ter some (Em7)fin to night er day.
An tic i pa tion,
an tic i pa tion is (Em7)mak ing me (A)late,
is (Em7)keep ing me (A)wait
ing.
And I tell (D)We row
how (G)eas not y it feels to (D)be er.
with you.
I’m no And how et,
your arms a feel them a round (Em7)me.
But I’ll I, der
and re (G)hearsed those words just late last night,
or I and (G)stay ing a bout ter how (Em7)right to night might be.
An tic i pa tion,
an tic i pa
tion is (Em7)mak ing me (A)late,
is (Em7)keep ing me (A)wait
ing.
And I tell to mor (Em7)these are the (A)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
And (G)stay right here, ’cause (Em7)these are the (A)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (G6)are
(CN.C.)the good old days.
Anticipation — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Anticipation" by Carly Simon 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 D, 100 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 “Anticipation”
- Can I learn "Anticipation" 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 "Anticipation" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Anticipation" by Carly Simon played in?
- Anticipation is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Anticipation"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Anticipation" 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 "Anticipation"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Anticipation"?
- "Anticipation" was originally performed by Carly Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Anticipation"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Asus4, C, D, D7, Dmaj7, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Carly Simon can I play here?
- Try "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN", "LET THE RIVER RUN", "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Anticipation"?
- 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 "Anticipation" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Anticipation"?
- 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. "Anticipation" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.