What key is "Ashes" in?

"Ashes" by Celine Dion is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 56 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ashes" 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 "Ashes" 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 "Ashes"?

This arrangement of "Ashes" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, Fm7.

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

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

What other songs by Celine Dion can I play here?

Try "THE POWER OF THE DREAM", "TAKING CHANCES", "FLY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What’s left to (Bb)say?

These prayers ain’t (Ab)work ing an y (Eb)more.

Ev er y (Bb)word shot down in flames.

What’s left to (Bb)do with these bro ken (Ab)piec es on the (Eb)floor?

I’m los ing my (Bb)voice call ing on You.

’Cause I’ve been shak ing, (Cm)I’ve been bend ing (Eb)back wards ’til I’m (Ab)broke,

(Fm7)watch ing all these (Cm)dreams go up in smoke.

Let (Eb)beau ty come (Ab)out of (Eb)ash es.

And, when I (Eb)pray to God, (Ab)all I (Eb)ask is:

can (Eb)beau ty come (Ab)out of (Eb)ash es?

Can You use these (Bb)tears to put out the (Ab)fi res in my (Eb)soul?

’Cause I need You (Bb)here, whoa.

’Cause I’ve been shak ing, (Cm)I’ve been bend ing (Eb)back wards ’til I’m (Ab)broke,

(Fm7)watch ing all these (Cm)dreams go up in smoke.

Let (Eb)beau ty come (Ab)out of (Eb)ash es.

And, when I (Eb)pray to God, (Ab)all I (Eb)ask is:

can (Eb)beau ty come (Ab)out of (Eb)ash es?

Can (Bb)beau ty come (Cm)out of (Bb)ash

(Ab)es?

Ashes by Celine Dion

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 56 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ashes”

What key is "Ashes" in?: "Ashes" by Celine Dion is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 56 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ashes" 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 "Ashes" 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 "Ashes"?: This arrangement of "Ashes" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, Fm7.
How long does it take to learn "Ashes" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Celine Dion can I play here?: Try "THE POWER OF THE DREAM", "TAKING CHANCES", "FLY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.