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(C)Ba by’s black bal loon makes her (C)fly.
(Csus2)I al most fell in to that (C)hole (Csus2)in your life.
(Csus2)You’re not think in’ ’bout to mor row
’cause (CN.C.)you were the same as me, but on your knees.
A (C)thou sand (Csus2)oth er boys could nev er reach you.
How could I have been the one?
I saw the world spin be neath you
and (CN.C.)scat ter like ice from the spoon that was your womb.
Yeah.
I’m (Am)Com in’ (Gsus)down the world turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you got (C)cold er.
Or (Fsus2)are you (Gsus)some one’s prayer?
(C)thou You (Csus2)know the lies they al ways told you
and the love you nev er knew.
I What’s the things they nev er you
that (CN.C.)swal lowed the light from the sun in side your room?
Yeah.
I’m (Am)com in’ (Gsus)down the world turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you got (C)cold er.
Or (Fsus2)are I (Gsus)some one’s prayer?
And there’s no time left for los in’, when you stand they fall, yeah.
(Am)Com in’ (Gsus)down the world turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you get (C)cold er, (Fsus2)all be (Gsus)cause of...
(Am)Com in’ (Gsus)down the years turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you get (C)cold er, (Fsus2)all be (Gsus)cause of...
(Am)I go (Gsus)on now and lead you (C)home and, (Fsus2)all be (Gsus)cause I’m, (Cmaj9)all be cause I’m...
(D7sus)I’ll be come what (Fsus2)you be came to me.
Black Balloon — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Black Balloon" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Black Balloon”
- Why does "Black Balloon" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Black Balloon".
- What key is "Black Balloon" by Goo Goo Dolls played in?
- Black Balloon is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Balloon"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Balloon" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Black Balloon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Balloon"?
- "Black Balloon" was originally performed by Goo Goo Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Balloon"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj9, Cpow, Csus2, D7, Fpow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Goo Goo Dolls can I play here?
- Try "BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE", "STAY WITH YOU", "HERE IS GONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Black Balloon"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Black Balloon".
- Can I see all the notes in "Black Balloon"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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