What key is "Empire" in?

"Empire" by Shakira is in the key of C with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Empire" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Empire" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Empire"?

This arrangement of "Empire" uses 7 chords: Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, F, Fm.

How long does it take to learn "Empire" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Shakira can I play here?

Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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,

Empire by Shakira

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Empire”

What key is "Empire" in?: "Empire" by Shakira is in the key of C with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Empire" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Empire" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Empire"?: This arrangement of "Empire" uses 7 chords: Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, F, Fm.
How long does it take to learn "Empire" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Shakira can I play here?: Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.