Flicker

by Niall Horan
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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.

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.

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Flicker" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 85 BPM.

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

About “Flicker

Can I play "Flicker" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Flicker" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Flicker" by Niall Horan played in?
Flicker 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 "Flicker"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Flicker" 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 "Flicker"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Flicker"?
"Flicker" was originally performed by Niall Horan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Flicker"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm, +2 more.
What other songs by Niall Horan can I play here?
Try "SEEING BLIND", "TOO MUCH TO ASK", "THIS TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Flicker"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Flicker" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Flicker"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Flicker" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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