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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Flares" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 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 “Flares”
- Why does "Flares" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Flares".
- What key is "Flares" by The Script played in?
- Flares is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Flares"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Flares" 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 "Flares"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Flares"?
- "Flares" was originally performed by The Script. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Flares"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, +2 more.
- What other songs by The Script can I play here?
- Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Flares"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Flares".
- Can I see all the notes in "Flares"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 82 BPM.