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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ghost" by Ella Henderson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ghost" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ghost" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 106 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ghost"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ghost" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ghost"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ghost" is in the key of Bb at 106 BPM.
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