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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Black Balloon" by Goo Goo Dolls in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Black Balloon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Black Balloon" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Black Balloon"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Black Balloon" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Black Balloon"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Black Balloon" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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