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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ghost" 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 Bb, 106 BPM.
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.
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About “Ghost”
- Can I play "Ghost" 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 "Ghost" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Ghost" by Ella Henderson played in?
- Ghost is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ghost"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ghost" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ghost"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ghost"?
- "Ghost" was originally performed by Ella Henderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ghost"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Ella Henderson can I play here?
- Try "GHOST", "Yours", "All Again". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ghost"?
- 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. "Ghost" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ghost"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ghost" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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