Chasing Cars

by Snow Patrol
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Lyrics

We’ll do it all,

ev ’ry thing

on our own.

We don’t need

I an y thing

or an y one.

If I lay here,

if I just (E)lay here,

would you lie (Dsus2)with me and just for get the world?

I don’t quite know

how to say

how I feel.

Those three words,

I said too much,

then not e nough.

If I lay here,

if I just (E)lay here,

would you lie (Dsus2)with me and just for get the world?

For get what we’re told

be fore we get (E)too old.

Show me a (Dsus2)gar den that’s burst ing in to life.

Let’s waste time

chas ing cars

a round our heads.

I need your grace

to re mind me

to find my own.

If I lay

All that I am,

all that I (E)ev er was

is here in your (Dsus2)per fect eyes, they’re all I can see.

I don’t know where,

con fused a bout (E)how as well.

Just know that these (Dsus2)things will nev er change for us at all.

If I lay here,

if I just (E)lay here,

would you lie (Dsus2)with me and just for get the world?

Chasing Cars — Simple Sheet Music

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"Chasing Cars" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a small chord set — just three chords (A power, Dsus2, and E) cycling in a steady, peaceful pattern at 100 BPM.

Your left hand plays block bass notes, so focus on landing each root cleanly and holding it with light sustain pedal; lift the pedal right as you change chords to keep things from getting muddy.

The trickiest moment is the shift from Dsus2 back to A — your right hand needs to reposition quickly without rushing the beat, so loop that two-chord transition slowly until it feels automatic.

Start hands-separate: get the left-hand roots steady like a heartbeat, then layer in the right-hand voicings.

Once both hands sync comfortably, bring it up to tempo.

The song's simplicity is its power — this is the piece that teaches you how much expression you can pull from just dynamics and timing alone.

About “Chasing Cars

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Chasing Cars"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol played in?
Chasing Cars is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chasing Cars"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Chasing Cars"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chasing Cars"?
"Chasing Cars" was originally performed by Snow Patrol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Chasing Cars"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Apow, Dsus2, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Snow Patrol can I play here?
Try "SIGNAL FIRE", "Chasing Cars", "Chasing Cars". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Chasing Cars". Key of A, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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