Fight Song

by Rachel Platten
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Lyrics

Like a small boat

on the o cean

send ing big waves

in to mo tion.

Like how a sin gle word

can make a heart o (C)pen,

I might on ly have (G5)one match that I can make an ex plo sion.

And all those (G)things I did n’t say were wreck ing balls in side my brain, and I will scream ’em a loud to night.

Can you hear my voice this time?

(CN.C.)This is my (G)fight song, take back my (D)life song, prove I’m al (Em)right song.

My pow er’s (G)turned on.

Start ing right now I’ll (D)be strong.

I’ll play my (Em)fight song.

And I (C)don’t real ly care if no bod y else be (Em)lieves

’cause (CN.C.)I’ve still got a lot of fight left in (G)me.

(Em)Los in’ friends and I’m chas in’ sleep.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s wor ried ’bout me, (G)in too deep,

say I’m (D)in too deep, (in too deep.) It’s (Em)been two years.

I miss my home, but there’s a (C)fire burn in’ in my bones.

I (G)still be lieve,

yeah, I (D)still be lieve.

And all of those (C)I’ve still got a lot of fight left in (Em)me,

a lot of fight left in (G)me.

(CN.C.)Like a small boat

on the o cean

send ing big waves

in to mo tion.

Like how a (D)sin gle word

can make a heart o (C)pen.

I might on ly have (G)one match,

but I can make an ex (CN.C.)plo sion.

This is my fight song, take back my life song, prove I’m al (E5)right song.

(CN.C.)My pow er’s (G)turned on.

Start ing right now I’ll (D)be strong.

I’ll play my (Em)fight song.

And I (C)don’t real ly care if no bod y else be (G)lieves

’cause (D)I’ve still got a lot of fight left in (Em7)me.

No, (C)I’ve still got a lot of fight left in (CN.C.)me.

Fight Song — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement in G at 90 BPM is a fantastic workout for moving between regular chords and their close cousins — you'll toggle between shapes like D and Dsus4, C and Csus2, which means training your fingers to lift or shift just one note while keeping the rest of your hand anchored.

Your left hand plays a steady block bass pattern, so lock that in first by itself until it feels automatic; it's the engine underneath everything.

Once that's solid, add the right hand and focus on the transitions into the power chords — Gpow, Cpow, Epow — which should hit with real confidence during the chorus to match the song's energy.

If you stumble anywhere, it'll likely be rushing through the verse's Em7-to-Csus2 movement, so loop that passage slowly until the shape change is smooth.

This is the piece that'll make suspended chords feel like second nature in your hands.

About “Fight Song

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Fight Song"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten played in?
Fight Song is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fight Song"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fight Song" 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 "Fight Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fight Song"?
"Fight Song" was originally performed by Rachel Platten. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fight Song"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, Cpow, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, Epow, +2 more.
What other songs by Rachel Platten can I play here?
Try "STAND BY YOU", "Fight Song", "Fight Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Fight Song" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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