What key is "Fall Away" in?

"Fall Away" by The Fray is in the key of D with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Fall Away" 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 "Fall Away" 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 "Fall Away"?

This arrangement of "Fall Away" uses 8 chords: Am, Bm, Bm7, C, D, F#m, F#m7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Fall Away" 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 The Fray can I play here?

Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "LOOK AFTER YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You You swear you re (D)call

noth ing your at (D)all that could (F#m)make you (Bm)come back (G)down.

You made have up your (D)mind

to leave it would n’t have be (D)hind.

Now to you’re a (F#m)forced

to (Bm)fight

it (G)out.

(D)You fall a (F#m7)way from your past, but it’s (G)fol low ing you now.

(D)You fall a (F#m7)way from your past, but it’s (G)fol low ing you.

You left some thing un (D)done,

it’s now your re (D)run.

It’s the (F#m)one you (Bm)can’t e (G)rase.

You should have made it (D)right

to so you would n’t have to (D)fight Now to put a (F#m)smile

back (Bm)on

your (G)face.

(D)You fall a (F#m7)way from your past, but it’s (G)fol low ing you now.

(D)You fall a (F#m7)way from your past, but it’s (G)fol low ing you.

(G)fol low ing you now.

You (F#m7)fall a (Bm7)way.

Some thing I’ve done

that I can’t out run.

Some thing (Bm7)I’ve done

that I can’t out run.

May be you should wait,

may be you should run, but some thing you’ve (Bm7)said

that can’t be un done.

And (D)you fall a (F#m7)way from your past, it’s (G)fol low ing you.

(D)You fall a (F#m7)way from your past, it’s (G)fol low ing you now.

(D)You fall a (F#m7)way from your past, but it’s (G)fol low ing you.

(You (F#m7)fall a way.)

But it’s (G)fol low ing you.

(You (F#m7)fall a way.)

But it’s (G)fol low ing you.

(You (F#m7)fall a (Bm7)way.)

Fall Away by The Fray

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Fall Away”

What key is "Fall Away" in?: "Fall Away" by The Fray is in the key of D with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Fall Away" 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 "Fall Away" 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 "Fall Away"?: This arrangement of "Fall Away" uses 8 chords: Am, Bm, Bm7, C, D, F#m, F#m7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Fall Away" 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 The Fray can I play here?: Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "LOOK AFTER YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.