What key is "Flares" in?

"Flares" by The Script is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Flares" 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 "Flares" 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 "Flares"?

This arrangement of "Flares" uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Flares" 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 Script can I play here?

Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Did you lose what won’t re turn?

Did you love but nev er learn?

The fi re’s out, but still it burns,

and (Fm)no one cares,

there’s no one there.

Did you find it hard to breathe?

Did you cry so much that (Cm)you could bare ly see?

In the dark ness all a lone,

and (Fm)no one cares;

there’s no one there.

But did you see the flares in the sky?

Were you blind ed by the light?

Did you feel the smoke in your eyes?

Did ya,

did ya?

Did you see the sparks, feel the hope?

You are not a lone, ’cause some one’s out there

send ing out flares.

Did you break but nev er mend?

Did it hurt so much you (Cm)thought it was the end?

Lose your heart but don’t know when,

and (Fm)no one cares;

there’s no one there.

But did you see the flares in the sky?

Were you blind ed by the light?

Did you feel the smoke in your eyes?

Did ya,

did ya?

Did you see the sparks, feel the hope?

You are not a lone, ’cause some one’s out there

send ing out flares.

flares.

Some one’s out there

send ing out flares.

Did you lose what won’t re turn?

Did you love but nev er learn?

But did you see the flares in the sky?

Were you blind ed by the light?

Did you feel the smoke in your eyes?

Did ya,

did ya?

Did you see the sparks, feel the hope?

You are not a lone, ’cause some one’s out there

send ing out flares.

But did you see the flares in the sky?

Were you blind ed by the light?

Did you feel the smoke in your eyes?

Did ya,

did ya?

Did you see the sparks, feel the hope?

You are not a lone, ’cause some one’s out there

send ing out flares.

But did you see the flares there

send ing out flares.

Flares by The Script

1 person has learned this song

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

About “Flares”

What key is "Flares" in?: "Flares" by The Script is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Flares" 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 "Flares" 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 "Flares"?: This arrangement of "Flares" uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Flares" 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 Script can I play here?: Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.