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Here we (D)stand (A)and here we (D)fall,
his (D)to ry don’t (E)care at (A)all.
Make the (D)bed,
light the (D)light.
Yeah!
Oh, La (D)dy Mer cy won’t (E)be home to (A)night.
You don’t (E)waste no (D)time (A)at all.
Don’t (D)hear that (A)bell but you an swer the call.
Comes to (E)you as (D)to (A)us all.
Yeah!
And it’s time for the ham mer to fall.
Ev ’ry night (A)and ev ’ry day,
a lit (D)tle piece of you (E)is fall ing a (A)way.
But lift your (D)face
the west (D)ern way,
build (D)your mus cles as (E)your bod y de (A)cays.
Toe your (E)line and (D)play their (A)game.
(D)Let the (A)an aes thet ic cov er it all.
Till one (E)day they (D)call (A)your name.
You know it’s time for the ham mer to fall.
(E)Rich or poor or (F#m)fa mous for your (E)truth, it’s all the (A)same.
(D)Oh (A)no,
(G)oh (D)no.
Lock your door, but (F#m)rain is pour ing (E)through your win dow (A)pane.
Oh no.
(E)Ba by, now your strug gle’s all in (E)vain.
For (A)we who (D)grew up tall and (D)proud,
in (D)the shad ow of the (E)mush room (A)cloud.
Con vinced our (D)voic es can’t be (D)heard,
we (D)just want to scream it (E)loud er and (A)loud er and lou der.
What the (E)hell we (D)fight (A)ing for?
(D)Just sur (A)ren der and it won’t hurt at all.
Just got (E)time to (D)say (A)your prayers.
Then it’s time for the ham mer to, ham mer to fall.
Hammer To Fall — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hammer To Fall" 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 A, 128 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with driving rock rhythms in the key of A.
Your left hand holds down a pedal bass pattern, meaning you'll anchor on the root note while your right hand moves through five chords — A, D, E, F♯m, and G.
That pedal bass keeps things steady, but the real challenge is nailing the right-hand chord transitions at 128 BPM, especially the jump to F♯m and the borrowed G chord, which can catch you off guard since it lives outside the key.
Start hands-separate and slow it down to around 90 BPM, focusing on locking the F♯m shape into muscle memory before you speed up.
Once both hands feel solid, loop the verse section until the pedal bass feels automatic and your right hand can punch those chord changes with a dramatic, confident attack.
This is the song that'll make syncopated rock comping feel natural under your fingers.
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About “Hammer To Fall”
- Can I play "Hammer To Fall" 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 "Hammer To Fall" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hammer To Fall" by Queen played in?
- Hammer To Fall is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hammer To Fall"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hammer To Fall" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hammer To Fall"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hammer To Fall"?
- "Hammer To Fall" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hammer To Fall"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, D, E, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Queen can I play here?
- Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hammer To Fall"?
- 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. "Hammer To Fall" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hammer To Fall"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hammer To Fall" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.