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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ghost" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ghost"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ghost". Key of Bb, 106 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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