Can a complete beginner play "Heathens"?

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. "Heathens" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Heathens"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Heathens" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Heathens — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Heathens" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow. (C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know. Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves. You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse. (C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E5)slow. (C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E5)know. Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves. You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse. (C)Wel come to the room of peo ple who have rooms of peo ple that they (Em)loved one day, docked a way. (Am)Just be cause we check the guns at the door does n’t mean our (Em)brains ’ll change from hand gre nades. You’ll nev er know the (Am)psy cho path sit ting next to (Em)you. You’ll nev er know the mur der er sit ting next to (C)you. You’ll think, “How’d I (Am)get here, sit ting next to (B)you?” But af ter all I’ve said, please don’t for get. We don’t deal with out sid ers ver y well. They say new com ers have a cer tain smell. You have trust is sues, not to men tion, they say they can smell your in ten tions. You’ll nev er know the (Am)freak show sit ting next to (E5)you. You’ll have some weird peo ple sit ting next to (C)you. You’ll think, “How did I (Am)get here, sit ting next to (B)you?” But af ter all I’ve said, please don’t for get. Watch it. Watch it. (C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow. (C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know. Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves. You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse. (C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E5)slow. Watch it. (C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E5)know. Watch it. (C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E5)slow. Watch it. (C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E5)know. Watch it. (E5)know. (C)Why’d you come? You knew you should have (E5)stayed. I (C)tried to warn you (Am)just to stay a (E5)way. And (C)now they’re out (Am)side, read y to (E)bust. It (C)looks like you (Am)might be one of (E)us.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Twenty One Pilots

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How to Play "Heathens" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.