Ghost

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

Do you re mem ber when the (A)walls fell?

Do you re mem ber the sound that the door made when you closed it on me?

Do you know ing that I (A)went down to the ground, ing land ed on both my bro ken heart ed knees?

I (G)did (A)n’t (Bm)e ven (A)cry

be cause (G)piec (A)es (Bm)of me (G)had al read y died.

I’m a (Bm)ghost

haunt ing these halls, climb ing up walls that I (Em7)nev er knew were (A)there.

And I’m (Bm)lost,

bro ken down the (A)mid dle of my (Bm11)heart, heart.

I’m bro ken down the (A)mid dle of my (Bm11)heart, heart, heart.

You know you (A)make me a ghost.

You make me a ghost.

I’m an in vis i ble dis (A)as ter.

I keep re try ing to walk but my feet don’t find the sol id on ground.

It’s like liv ing in a (A)bad dream;

I keep try ing to but my tongue has fi n’lly lost its sound.

I’ve (G)got (A)to (Bm)say good (A)bye

to the (G)piec (A)es (Bm)of me (G)that have read y died.

I’m a (Bm)ghost

haunt ing these halls, climb ing these walls that I (Em7)nev er knew were (A)there.

And I’m (Bm)lost,

bro ken down the (A)mid dle of my (Bm11)heart, heart.

I’m bro ken down the (A)mid dle of my (Bm11)heart, heart, heart.

You know you (A)make me a ghost.

You make me a ghost.

Oh, you make me a ghost.

You make me a ghost.

You make me a ghost.

(Bm7)I don’t (A)cry.

(Bm)I don’t (A)try an y more.

I’m a (Bm)ghost.

I’m a (Bm)ghost.

And I’m (Bm)lost,

bro ken down the (A)mid dle of my (Bm11)heart, heart.

I’m bro ken down the (A)mid dle.

I’m a

You make me a ghost.

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 B, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 Ingrid Michaelson played in?
Ghost is arranged in the key of B 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ghost" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ghost"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, Bmin, D, Dsus4, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". 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 perfect for first-time players.
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.