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.

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Catalyst" by Anna Nalick 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 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.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

About “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.