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I got my tick et for the long way ’round,
two bot tle o’ whis key for the (C)way.
And I (Am)sure would (G)like some (F)sweet com pa ny.
And I’m (Dm)leav in’ to (G)mor row, what do ya (C)say?
When I’m (Am)gone,
when I’m (F)gone,
you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.
You’re gon na (G)miss me by my hair, you’ll gon na (F)miss me ev ’ry where.
Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.
When I’m (Am)gone,
when I’m (F)gone,
you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.
You’re gon na (Am)miss me by my (G)walk, you’re gon na (F)miss me by my talk.
Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.
I got my tick et for the long way ’round, the one with the pret ti est of (C)views.
It’s got (Am)moun tains, it’s got (G)riv ers, it’s got (F)sights to give you shiv ers, but it (Dm)sure would be (G7)pret ti er with (C)you.
When I’m (C)gone.
When I’m (Am)gone,
when I’m (F)gone,
you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.
You’re gon na (Am)miss me by my (G)walk, you’re gon na (F)miss me by my (Fm)talk.
Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.
Cups — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cups" by Anna Kendrick 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 C, 127 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cups”
- Can I learn "Cups" 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 "Cups" with hands-separate practice in C at 127 BPM.
- What key is "Cups" by Anna Kendrick played in?
- Cups is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cups"?
- The arrangement plays at 127 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cups" 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 "Cups"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cups"?
- "Cups" was originally performed by Anna Kendrick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cups"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, Fm, G, G7.
- What other songs by Anna Kendrick can I play here?
- Try "GET BACK UP AGAIN", "Cups (When I'm Gone)", "Cups (When I'm Gone)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Cups"?
- 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 "Cups" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cups"?
- 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. "Cups" is in the key of C at 127 BPM.
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