What key is "Catalyst" in?

"Catalyst" by Anna Nalick is in the key of G with a tempo of 81 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Catalyst" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Catalyst" 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 "Catalyst"?

This arrangement of "Catalyst" uses 12 chords: C, C#m7, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Ebaug, Em, Em7, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Catalyst" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Anna Nalick can I play here?

Try "Wreck of the Day", "Breathe", "Breathe". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)L.

lights

nev er (Gmaj7)shine quite as bright as in the (C)mov ies.

Still wan na go?

’Cause some thing here

in the (G6)way,

in the (Gmaj7)way that we’re con stant ly (C)mov ing

re minds you of

home.

So you’re (Csus2)tak ing these pills for to (Dsus4)fill up your soul.

And you’re (Em)drink ing them down with (G)cheap al co hol.

And (Csus2)I’d be in clined to be (Dsus4)yours for the tak ing and (Em)part of this ter ri ble mess that you’re mak ing.

But me,

I’m the (G)cat a lyst.

When (G)you say love,

mm,

is a (Gmaj7)sim ple chem i cal re (C)ac tion,

can’t say I a (G)gree,

’cause my

chem i cals,

yeah, yeah,

left (Gmaj7)me a beau ti ful dis (C)as ter.

Still, love’s all I

see.

So I’m

You’ll be the vein;

you’ll be the pain;

you’ll be the

scar.

You’ll be the road

roll ing be low the wheels of a (Em7)car,

and (G)all of your (Csus2)thoughts on (D)God.

Don’t (Em)know if I’m (G)strong e nough, (G)no.

(C#)You’ll be the vein;

you’ll be the pain;

you’ll be the

(G)cat a lyst.

These (G)L.

lights,

no, (Em)no,

they don’t (Gmaj7)shine quite as (G6)bright as back in Fris co.

Do you (Eb)wan na, though?

Still wan na (G)go.

Catalyst by Anna Nalick

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 81 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Catalyst”

What key is "Catalyst" in?: "Catalyst" by Anna Nalick is in the key of G with a tempo of 81 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Catalyst" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Catalyst" 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 "Catalyst"?: This arrangement of "Catalyst" uses 12 chords: C, C#m7, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Ebaug, Em, Em7, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Catalyst" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Anna Nalick can I play here?: Try "Wreck of the Day", "Breathe", "Breathe". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.