Cannonball

by Supertramp
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Lyrics

You’re tell ing (F)lies,

so (Gm)don’t you crit i cize.

Yeah, I got (F)used;

I’m (Gm)messed up and a bused.

You let me down

with (Gm)all your run ning ’round;

still you pre tend

and (Gm)try to call me (Fmaj7)friend.

Don’t say a (F)word,

I (Gm)know just what I heard.

Yeah, you’ve been (F)loose,

you (Gm)just got no ex cuse.

Just feel my rage;

why (Gm)can’t you come of age?

I felt it all,

just (Gm)like a can non (Fmaj7)ball.

Don’t say a

Then you got (F)mad;

you (Gm)said that I’m all bad.

So what’s the (F)use?

You (Gm)lied and that’s the truth.

You took the key

and (Gm)drove right out on me.

I nev er knew,

put (Gm)all my trust in (Fmaj7)you.

Don’t say a

Then you got

O kay, that’s

You can say what you (Eb)want all day,

but I’ve nev er been (Eb)so out raged.

I’m can wash ing my (Eb)hands of you.

How I’ve could you be (Eb)so un true?

Cannonball by Supertramp

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cannonball”

What key is "Cannonball" in?
"Cannonball" by Supertramp is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Cannonball" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Cannonball" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Cannonball"?
This arrangement of "Cannonball" uses 7 chords: Eb, F, Fmaj7, Gm, Gm6, Gm7, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Cannonball" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Supertramp can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.