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Hey,
hey, hey.
Hey,
hey, I’m (Cm)hold in’ on your rope, got me (Abmaj13)ten feet off the ground.
And I’m (Cm)hear in’ what you say, but I (Abmaj13)just can’t make a sound.
You (Cm)tell me that you need me, (Abmaj13)then you go and cut me down,
but wait.
You (Cm)tell me that you’re sor ry, (Abmaj13)did n’t think I’d turn a round
and say
that it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize.
It’s (Eb)too late.
I said it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize.
It’s (Eb)too late,
hey,
hey, hey.
Hey,
hey, I’d (Cm)take an oth er chance, take a (Abmaj13)fall.
Take a shot for you.
I (Cm)need you like a heart needs a (Abmaj13)beat, but it’s noth in’ new,
yeah, yeah.
I (Cm)loved you with a fire (Abmaj13)red, now it’s turn in’ (Eb)blue,
and you say
(Cm)sor ry like an an gel (Abmaj13)heav en let me think was you.
But, I’m a fraid it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize.
It’s (Eb)too late.
I said it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize.
It’s (Eb)too late,
whoa, whoa.
Hey,
hey, hey.
Hey,
hey, hey.
It’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize.
It’s (Eb)too late.
I said it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize.
It’s (Eb)too late.
I said it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize,
yeah.
I said it’s (Cm)too late to ’pol o gize,
yeah.
I’m (Cm)hold in’ on your rope, got me (Abmaj13)ten feet off the ground.
Apologize — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic 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 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Apologize”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Apologize"?
- 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 "Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic played in?
- Apologize 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 "Apologize"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Apologize" 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 "Apologize"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Apologize"?
- "Apologize" was originally performed by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Apologize"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Abmaj, C, Cm, Eb, Gm7.
- What other songs by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic can I play here?
- Try "APOLOGIZE", "Apologize". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Apologize" 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 120 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.


