Final Countdown

by Europe
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Lyrics

We’re leav ing to geth er,

but still it’s fare (Bm)well.

And may be we’ll come back

to (E)Earth.

Who can (A)tell?

I guess there is (E)no one to blame.

We’re leav ing be (F#m)ground.

Will things ev er (C#m)be miss the same a gain?

(CN.C.)It’s the fi nal (F#m)count down.

The fi nal (F#m)count down.

We’re head ed for Ve nus

and still we stand (Bm)tall,

’cause may be they’ve seen us

and (E)wel come us (A)all.

With so man y (E)light years to go

and things to be (F#m)found,

I’m sure that we (C#m)all miss her so.

a gain?

(CN.C.)It’s the fi nal (F#m)count down.

The fi nal (F#m)count down.

The fi nal (F#m)count down.

It’s the fi nal (F#m)count down.

The fi nal (F#m)count down.

The fi nal (F#m)count down.

It’s the fi nal (F#m)count down.

The fi nal (F#m)count down.

It’s the fi nal

Final Countdown — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Final Countdown" by Europe 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 F#, 116 BPM.

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

About “Final Countdown

Can I learn "Final Countdown" 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 "Final Countdown" with hands-separate practice in F# at 116 BPM.
What key is "Final Countdown" by Europe played in?
Final Countdown is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Final Countdown"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Final Countdown" 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 "Final Countdown"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Final Countdown"?
"Final Countdown" was originally performed by Europe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Final Countdown"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bm, C, C#, C#m, C#sus4, D, E, +2 more.
What other songs by Europe can I play here?
Try "FINAL COUNTDOWN", "CARRIE", "Carrie". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Final Countdown"?
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 "Final Countdown" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Final Countdown"?
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. "Final Countdown" is in the key of F# at 116 BPM.

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