Learn "EMPIRE" by Shakira on Piano

Master "EMPIRE" by Shakira with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Latin arrangement is in the key of C at 82 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 82 BPM.

Lyrics

(C)Take off (Fm)all of your skin, I’m (Bb)brave when you are free. (C)Shake off (Fm)all of your sins and (Bb)give ’em to you me. (C)Close up, (Fm)let me back in. I (Bb)wan na be yours, wan na be your he ro. And my heart beats like the (C)em pires of the (Fm)world u nite. We are a live, and the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse. You’re my (C)wild fire ev ’ry (Fm)sin gle night. We are a live, and the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse. And you (F)touch me, and I’m like, and I’m like, and I’m like, ooh, ooh. And I’m like, ooh, ooh. And I’m like, ooh, ooh. And I’m like, ooh. (C)I will (Fm)fol low you down wher (Bb)ev er you are go. (C)I, I’m, (Fm)ba by, I’m bound to (Bb)you, and do you know? (C)Clos er, (Fm)pull me in tight. I (Bb)wan na be yours, wan na be your he ro. And my heart beats like the (C)em pires of the (Fm)world u nite. We are a live, and the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse. You’re my (C)wild fire ev ’ry (Fm)sin gle night. We are a live, and the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse. And you (F)touch me, and I’m like, and I’m like, and I’m like, ooh, ooh. And I’m like, ooh, ooh. And I’m like, ooh, ooh. And I’m like, ooh. and I’m like, and I’m like, ooh, ooh, we are a live, ooh. And I’m like, ooh, ooh, we are a live. I’m just gon na (Ab5)raise my head, wel come to the (Bb5)fi nal edge, and I’m gon na (C5)fall. I’m just gon na (Ab5)raise my head and hold you close like the (C)em pires of the (Fm)world u nite. We are a live, and the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse. You’re my (C)wild fire ev ’ry (Fm)sin gle night. We are a live, and the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse. And you (F)touch me, and I’m like, and I’m like, and I’m like,

Song Details

Category
Latin
Key
C
Tempo
82 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Shakira

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How to Play "Empire" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.