Other arrangements of Empire
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Empire" by Shakira 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, 82 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 “Empire”
- Can I learn "Empire" 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 "Empire" with hands-separate practice in C at 82 BPM.
- What key is "Empire" by Shakira played in?
- Empire 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 "Empire"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Empire" 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 "Empire"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Empire"?
- "Empire" was originally performed by Shakira. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Empire"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, F, Fm.
- What other songs by Shakira can I play here?
- Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Empire"?
- 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 "Empire" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Empire"?
- 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. "Empire" is in the key of C at 82 BPM.