Ebony And Ivory

by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
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Eb on y (E)and (F#m7)i vo ry (B)live to (E)geth er in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, (B)side by (E)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we?

We all know

that (C#m)peo ple are the (B)same wher (A)ev er you (E)go.

There is good and bad

in ev ’ry one.

We (Bdim)learn to live

when we we (C#7)learn to give each (F#m)oth er what we need to sur vive,

to (A)geth er a live.

Eb on y and (F#m7)i vo ry (B)live to (E)geth er in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, (B)side by (E)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we?

(F#maj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(G#7sus)liv ing in per fect (C#)har mo ny.

(F#maj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(A)ooh.

We all know

that

(C#m)Side by (F#m7)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we?

(Emaj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(F#m7)liv ing in per fect (A)har mo ny.

(Emaj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(F#m7)liv ing in per fect (A)har mo ny.

(Emaj7)Ooh.

Ebony And Ivory — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ebony And Ivory" by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder 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 E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ebony And Ivory

Can I learn "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory" with hands-separate practice in E at 80 BPM.
What key is "Ebony And Ivory" by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder played in?
Ebony And Ivory is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ebony And Ivory"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ebony And Ivory"?
"Ebony And Ivory" was originally performed by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ebony And Ivory"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, B, B7, Bdim, C#, C#7, C#m, C#sus4, +9 more.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ebony And Ivory"?
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 "Ebony And Ivory" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ebony And Ivory"?
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. "Ebony And Ivory" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.

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