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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Apologize" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 69 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”
- Can I play "Apologize" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Apologize" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic played in?
- Apologize is arranged in the key of Ab 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 69 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 22 chords: Ab, Abdom, Abmaj, Absus2, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, +14 more.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Apologize"?
- 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. "Apologize" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Apologize"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Apologize" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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