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Hel (Em)lo,
it’s (D)me,
I was (Em)won der ing (G)if af ter all these (D)years you’d like (C)to meet to go (Em)o ver
ev er y (D)thing.
They say that (Em)time’s sup posed (G)to heal ya, but I ain’t (D)done much (C)heal ing.
Hel (Em)lo,
can you (D)hear me?
I’m in (Em)Ca li for (G)nia dream ing a bout (D)who we used (C)to be, when we were (Em)young er
and (D)free.
I’ve for (Em)got ten how (G)it felt be fore the (D)world fell at (C)our feet.
There’s such a (Em)dif ’rence,
bet (Bm)ween (C)us and a (Em)mil li (D)on (C)miles.
(C)Hel lo from the o ther side,
I (C)must have called a thou sand times
to tell you I’m (C)sor ry for ev ’ry (G)thing that I’ve (D)done, but when I call you (C)nev er (G)seem to be (D)home.
(C)Hel lo from the out side,
at (C)least I can say that I’ve tried
to tell you I’m (C)sor ry for (G)break ing your (D)heart, but it don’t mat (Em)ter, it (C)clear ly does n’t (G)tear you a (D)part an y more.
Hello — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hello" 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 E, 80 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with a five-chord set — Em, G, D, C, and Bm — that sits naturally under your fingers in the key of E minor.
Your left hand carries a walking bass pattern, so practice it alone first at around 60 BPM until the stepwise motion between chord roots feels smooth and automatic; the move from C up to D and then landing on Bm is the trickiest transition, so loop those three bars until your hand knows the distance without looking.
Your right hand plays simple chord shapes and melody, but watch the timing — at 80 BPM the pace is slow enough that rushing becomes the real danger, especially on held notes.
Use the sustain pedal lightly to connect the walking bass, lifting cleanly on each chord change so you don't muddy the harmony.
Once both hands feel secure separately, combine them in four-bar chunks starting from the verse.
The melancholic mood comes from letting those minor chords ring with patience, not force.
This is the piece that'll lock in your minor-key chord transitions and teach your left hand to walk independently — skills you'll use in dozens of songs after this one.
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About “Hello”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hello"?
- 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 "Hello" by Adele played in?
- Hello is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hello"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hello" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hello"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hello"?
- "Hello" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hello"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bm, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Adele can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". 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 "Hello". Key of E, 80 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.