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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Black Balloon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Black Balloon" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Black Balloon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Black Balloon"?
- 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. "Black Balloon" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Black Balloon"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Black Balloon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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