Apologize

by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
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Lyrics

I’m (Cm)hold ing on your rope, got me (Abmaj13)ten feet off the ground.

I’m (Cm)hear ing what you’re say ing, but I (Abmaj13)just can’t make the 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 hey,

and that it’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.

I (G7)said it’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.

I (CN.C.)take an oth er chance, take a fall, take a shot for you.

I (Abmaj13)need you like a heart needs a (F)beat, but that’s noth ing new.

I (Cm9)loved you with that (Ab)fire

(Abmaj13)red;

now it’s turn ing (Eb)blue,

and you say,

(E7#5)“Sor ry,” like the (Dm11)an (Ab13)gel (Dbmaj13)heav en let me think was you.

But I’m a fraid

it’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.

I (G7)said it’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.

(It’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.)

(It’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.)

(It’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.)

(It’s (Cm7)too late to ’pol o gize,

it’s (Eb)too late.)

I’m (Csus2)hold ing on your (C5)rope, got me (Ab)ten feet (Absus2)off the ground.

Apologize by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 69 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Apologize”

What key is "Apologize" in?
"Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 69 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Apologize" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Apologize" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Apologize"?
This arrangement of "Apologize" uses 22 chords: Ab, Abdom, Abmaj, Absus2, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, +14 more.
How long does it take to learn "Apologize" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic can I play here?
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