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In the (Em)light of the (Am7)sun
(Fmaj7)is there an y (C)one?
(Fmaj7)Oh, it has be (G5)gun.
Oh, (Em)dear, you look so (Am7)lost.
Your (Fmaj7)eyes are red and (C)tears are shed.
This (Fmaj7)world you must have (G5)crossed.
You said, (C)“You don’t know me and (Em)you don’t e ven (F)care,
oh (Gsus)yeah.”
Well, you said, (C)“You don’t know me and (Em)you don’t wear my
chains,
oh (Gsus)yeah.”
Es (Em)sen tial yet ap (Am7)pealed,
you (Fmaj7)car ry all your (C)thoughts a (Fmaj7)cross an o pen (G5)field.
When the (Em)flowers gaze at (Am)you,
they’re (Fmaj7)not the on ly (C)ones
(Fmaj7)cry in’ when they see (G)you.
You said, (Gsus)yeah.” She said, “I think I’ll go to (C)Bos ton.
I think I’ll start a (Gsus)new life.
I think I’ll start it (F)o ver where no one knows my (Gsus)name.
I’ll get out of Cal i (C)for nia.
I’m tired of the (Gsus)weath er.
I think I’ll get a (F)lov er and fly him out to (G)Spain.
Oh yeah, I think I’ll go to (C)Bos ton.
I think that I’m just (Gsus)tired.
life.
I think I need a (F)new town to leave this all be (Gsus)hind.
I think I of need a (C)sun rise.
I’m tired of the (Gsus)sun set.
Hear it’s nice in the (F)sum mer, some snow him would be (G)Spain.
Oh yeah, I think I’ll go to (G)nice,
oh yeah.” (C)You don’t know me and (Em)you don’t e ven (F)care,
oh (Gsus)yeah.
(G)Bos ton.
(G7)No one knows my (F)name.
No one knows my (C)name.
No one knows my (F)name.
(G)No one knows my (C5)name.
Boston — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Boston" by Augustana 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, 96 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 “Boston”
- Can I learn "Boston" 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 "Boston" with hands-separate practice in C at 96 BPM.
- What key is "Boston" by Augustana played in?
- Boston 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 "Boston"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Boston" 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 "Boston"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Boston"?
- "Boston" was originally performed by Augustana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Augustana can I play here?
- Try "BOSTON", "Boston". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Boston"?
- 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 "Boston" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Boston"?
- 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. "Boston" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.
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