What key is "Ghost" in?

"Ghost" by Ella Henderson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Ghost" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Ghost" 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 "Ghost"?

This arrangement of "Ghost" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Ghost" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ella Henderson can I play here?

Try "GHOST", "Yours", "All Again". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (F)keep (Dm)go ing to the (C)riv er to pray ’cause I (F)need (Dm)some thing that can (C)wash out the pain.

And at (F)most I’m (Dm)sleep ing all these (C)de mons a way.

But your (F)ghost, the (Dm)ghost of you, it (C)keeps me a wake.

My friends had you (Dm)fig ured out.

Yeah, they saw what’s in side of you.

You tried hid in’ an (Bb)oth er you.

But your e vil was (Gm)com ing through.

These eyes sit ting (Dm)on the wall, they watch ev ’ry move I make.

Bright light liv in’ (Bb)in the shade.

Your cold heart makes the (Gm)spi rit shake.

I had to go through hell to prove I’m (Dm)not in sane.

Had to meet the dev il just to know his name.

And that’s when my love was burn ing.

Yeah, it’s still burn ing.

I (F)keep (Dm)go ing to the (C)riv er to pray ’cause I (F)need (Dm)some thing that can (C)wash out the pain.

And at (F)most I’m (Dm)sleep ing all these (C)de mons a way.

But your (F)ghost, the (Dm)ghost of you, it (C)keeps me a wake.

I (F)keep (Dm)go ing to the (C)riv er to pray ’cause I (F)need (Dm)some thing that can (C)wash out the pain.

And at (F)most I’m (Dm)sleep ing all these (C)de mons a way.

But your (F)ghost, the (Dm)ghost of you, it (C)keeps me a wake.

(Dm)ghost of (CN.C.)you, it keeps me a wake.

Ghost by Ella Henderson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 106 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable moving between five closely related chords — Bb, C, Dm, F, and Gm — which all sit naturally under your fingers once you learn the shapes.

Your left hand carries a walking bass line, so start hands-separate there: practice stepping smoothly from one bass note to the next at a slow tempo until the motion feels almost automatic, because at 106 BPM you won't have time to think about where your thumb lands.

The trickiest transition for most students is moving between Bb and C quickly — they're only a whole step apart, but beginners tend to hesitate on the shift.

Loop just that two-chord change until it's effortless.

Your right hand stays rhythmically straightforward, so once the left hand is solid, bringing hands together shouldn't feel like a big leap.

Use a touch of sustain pedal to connect the walking bass notes without blurring them — lift and re-press on each new chord change.

The sad, flowing feel of this piece really comes alive when your bass line walks confidently, so this is the song that'll build your foundation for smooth left-hand movement in any pop ballad you tackle next.

About “Ghost”

What key is "Ghost" in?: "Ghost" by Ella Henderson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Ghost" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ghost" 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 "Ghost"?: This arrangement of "Ghost" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Ghost" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ella Henderson can I play here?: Try "GHOST", "Yours", "All Again". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.