Can a complete beginner play "Ashes"?

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. "Ashes" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Ashes"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ashes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Ashes — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Ashes" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 56 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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. 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. 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?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 56 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Celine Dion

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How to Play "Ashes" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.