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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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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.
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About “Catalyst”
- Can I learn "Catalyst" 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 "Catalyst" with hands-separate practice in G at 81 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Catalyst"?
- 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 "Catalyst" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Catalyst"?
- 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. "Catalyst" is in the key of G at 81 BPM.