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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cannonball" by Supertramp 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cannonball”
- Can I learn "Cannonball" 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 "Cannonball" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Cannonball" by Supertramp played in?
- Cannonball is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cannonball"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cannonball" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cannonball"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cannonball"?
- "Cannonball" was originally performed by Supertramp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cannonball"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Eb, F, Fmaj7, Gm, Gm6, Gm7, Gpow.
- What other songs by Supertramp can I play here?
- Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Cannonball"?
- 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 "Cannonball" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cannonball"?
- 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. "Cannonball" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.