What key is "Apologize" in?

"Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Apologize" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

How long does it take to learn "Apologize" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic can I play here?

Try "APOLOGIZE", "APOLOGIZE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Em7)Hey, hey, (Am)hey.

(Em7)Hey, hey, I’m (Am)hold in’ on your rope, got me (Fmaj13)ten feet off the (C)ground.

And I’m (Am)hear in’ what you say, but I (Fmaj13)just can’t make a (C)sound.

You (Am)tell me that you need me, (Fmaj7)then you go and cut me down,

but wait.

You (Am)tell me that you’re sor ry, (Fmaj7)did n’t think I’d turn a round

and say

that it’s (Am)too late to ’pol o gize.

It’s (C)too late.

I said it’s (Am)too late to ’pol o gize.

It’s (C)too late,

(Em7)hey, hey, (Am)hey.

(Em7)Hey, hey, I’d (Am)take an oth er chance, take a (Fmaj13)fall.

Take a shot for (C)you.

I (Am)need you like a heart needs a (Fmaj13)beat, but it’s noth in’ (C)new,

(Em7)yeah, yeah.

I (Am)loved you with a fire (Fmaj13)red, now it’s turn in’ (C)blue,

and you say

(Am)sor ry like an an gel (Fmaj13)heav en let me think was you.

But I’m a fraid it’s (Am)too late to ’pol o gize.

It’s (C)too late.

I said it’s (Am)too late to ’pol o gize.

It’s (C)too late,

whoa, whoa.

(Em7)Hey, hey, (Am)hey.

It’s too late to ’pol o gize.

It’s (C)too late.

I said it’s (Am)too late to ’pol o gize.

It’s (C)too late.

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

yeah.

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

yeah.

I’m (Am)hold in’ on your rope, got me (Fmaj7)ten feet off the ground.

Apologize by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Apologize" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Apologize" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic can I play here?: Try "APOLOGIZE", "APOLOGIZE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.