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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic 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 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 learn "Apologize" 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 "Apologize" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 69 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Apologize"?
- 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 "Apologize" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Apologize"?
- 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. "Apologize" is in the key of Ab at 69 BPM.
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