Heaven Forbid

by The Fray
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Lyrics

It’s (Bbmaj7)Twen ty years, is it’s (Ebmaj9)break ing you down now that you (Gm)un der (Bbmaj7)stand

there’s (F)no one a (Gm7)round.

(Bbmaj7)Take a breath, er, just (Ebmaj9)take can a seat.

It’s like You’re (Bbmaj7)fall ing a part and give and (F)tear ing at (Gm7)the seams.

Heav en for bid

you end up a lone, and you don’t know why.

Hold on tight.

Wait for to mor row, you’ll be al right.

It’s (Bbmaj7)on your face, is it (Ebmaj9)on ing your mind?

now Would you (Gm)care to (Bbmaj7)build

a (F)house of your (Gm7)own?

(Bbmaj7)How much long er, how (Ebmaj9)long can you seat.

It’s like you (Bbmaj7)want ed to go and give your (F)self a at (Gm7)way.

seams.

Heav en for bid

you end up a lone, and you don’t know why.

Hold on tight.

Wait for to mor row, you’ll be al right.

Heav en for bid

you end up a lone,

and you don’t know why.

Hold on tight.

Wait for to mor row, you’ll be al right.

Heav en for bid

you end up a lone,

and don’t know why.

Hold on tight.

Wait for to mor row, you’ll be al right.

It feels

good.

It feels

good.

It feels

good.

It feels

good.

Heav en for bid

you end up a lone,

you don’t know why.

Hold on tight.

Wait for to mor row, you’ll be al right.

Heav en for bid

you end up a lone, and you don’t know why.

Hold on tight.

Wait for to mor row, you’ll be al right.

Yeah, out of this one, I don’t know how to get you out of this one.

I don’t know how to get you out of this one.

Don’t know how to get you out of this one.

I don’t know how to get you out of this one.

Heaven Forbid — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Heaven Forbid" by The Fray in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Heaven Forbid”

Can I learn "Heaven Forbid" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Heaven Forbid" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
What key is "Heaven Forbid" by The Fray played in?
Heaven Forbid is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heaven Forbid"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Heaven Forbid" 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 "Heaven Forbid"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Heaven Forbid"?
"Heaven Forbid" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Heaven Forbid"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Cm, Eb, Ebmaj9, F, Fsus4, +2 more.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Heaven Forbid"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Heaven Forbid" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Heaven Forbid"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Heaven Forbid" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.