Apologize — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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.

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Ab
Tempo
69 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Apologize" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.