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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Ghost" by Ella Henderson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Ghost"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Ghost" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 106 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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