What key is "Flicker" in?

"Flicker" by Niall Horan is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Flicker" 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 "Flicker" 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 "Flicker"?

This arrangement of "Flicker" uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Flicker" 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 Niall Horan can I play here?

Try "SEEING BLIND", "TOO MUCH TO ASK", "THIS TOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When you (Eb)feel your love’s been tak en.

When you know there’s some thin’ miss ing.

In the dark you things we’re (Cm7)bare ly hang in’ on.

Then you (Eb)rest your head up on my chest and you (Gm)feel like there ain’t noth in’ left.

I’m a fraid

that (Cm7)what we had is (Abmaj7)gone.

Then I think of the (Fm7)gone.

Then I think of the (Abmaj7)start

and it ech oes

a spark.

And I re mem ber the mag ic e (Eb)lec tri ci (Abmaj7)ty.

Then I look in my heart,

there’s a light in

the dark.

Still a flick er of hope that you (Eb)first gave to me

that I wan na keep.

Please don’t (Cm)leave.

When you (Eb)lay there and you’re sleep in’.

Hear the pat terns of your breath in’.

And I tell you things we’re (Cm7)nev er heard be fore.

Ask ing (Eb)ques tions to the cei ling.

chest Nev er (Gm)know ing what you’re think ing.

left.

I’m a fraid

that (Cm7)what we had is (Abmaj7)gone.

Then I think of the (Fm7)gone.

Then I think of the (Abmaj7)start

and it ech oes

a spark.

And I re mem ber the mag ic e (Eb)lec tri ci (Abmaj7)ty.

Then I look in my heart,

there’s a light in

the dark.

Still a flick er of hope that you (Eb)first gave to me

that I wan na keep.

Please don’t (Cm)leave.

When you

And (Cm)I (Bb)want (Eb)this

to pass.

And (Cm)I (Bb)hope (Eb)this

won’t (Ab)last,

last too long.

Then I think of the

Flicker by Niall Horan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Flicker”

What key is "Flicker" in?: "Flicker" by Niall Horan is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Flicker" 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 "Flicker" 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 "Flicker"?: This arrangement of "Flicker" uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Flicker" 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 Niall Horan can I play here?: Try "SEEING BLIND", "TOO MUCH TO ASK", "THIS TOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.