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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Catalyst" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Catalyst" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Catalyst" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Catalyst"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Catalyst" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Catalyst"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Catalyst" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.