Other arrangements of Catalyst
Pick a learning view.
(G)L.
A.
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.
A.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Catalyst" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 81 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Catalyst”
- Why does "Catalyst" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Catalyst".
- What key is "Catalyst" by Anna Nalick played in?
- Catalyst is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Catalyst"?
- The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Catalyst" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Catalyst"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Catalyst"?
- "Catalyst" was originally performed by Anna Nalick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Catalyst"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: C, C#m7, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Ebaug, Em, Em7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Anna Nalick can I play here?
- Try "Wreck of the Day", "Breathe", "Breathe". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Catalyst"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Catalyst".
- Can I see all the notes in "Catalyst"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 81 BPM.