Ghost Town

by Benson Boone
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Lyrics

You fill me up till you’re emp ty.

I took too much is and you let me.

Been We’ve been down what was n’t meant to stand,

and what we found don’t live there an y more.

It’s (F)dark,

it’s (G)cold.

If my (E)hand is not the one you’re meant to (A)hold...

May be you’d be hap pi er with some one else.

May be lov ing me’s the (A)rea son you can’t love your self.

Be fore I turn your heart in to a ghost town, show me ev ’ry thing we’ve (A)built so I can tear it all (F)down,

(G)down,

(C)down, down, (A)down.

(A)down.

Tear it all (F)down,

(G)down,

(C)down, down, (A)down.

(F)(Ooh.

(E)Ooh.)

The streets are emp ty

where love once was, but it’s fad ed a way, these bro ken mem ’ries.

I’m left here a lone and a fraid to say: May be you would be hap pi er with some one else.

Oh.

(C)down, down, (A)down.

Tear it all (F)down,

(G)down,

(C)down, down, (A)down.

I’ll tear it all (F)down.

I’ll tear it all

down.

Ghost Town by Benson Boone

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 174 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement moves at a brisk 174 BPM, so your first job is to ignore that tempo entirely — start at around 100 BPM and lock in the left-hand chord patterns before you even think about speed.

Your left hand will cycle through steady chord shapes rooted in C major, and the trick is keeping those transitions smooth and even, especially when you're moving between chords that share common tones — anchor the fingers that don't need to move.

Your right hand carries a vocal melody with some syncopated phrasing that pushes ahead of the beat, so practice it separately until the rhythm feels natural in your body, not just your head.

The biggest stumbling point I see students hit is the chorus, where both hands need to lock together with more energy and fuller voicings — loop that section slowly until it's automatic.

Use light pedal to connect chords but change it with every new harmony to avoid mud.

This is a fantastic song for building your confidence with driving pop rhythms at tempo, and once it clicks, you'll feel the momentum carry you through every section.

About “Ghost Town

What key is "Ghost Town" in?
"Ghost Town" by Benson Boone is in the key of C with a tempo of 174 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Ghost Town" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Ghost Town" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Ghost Town" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Benson Boone can I play here?
Try "Beautiful Things", "Cry", "Death Wish Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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