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 — 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 B, 100 BPM.

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

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 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.
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 B, 100 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.