Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

What key is "Hello Seattle" by Owl City played in?

Hello Seattle is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hello Seattle"?

The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Hello Seattle" 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 Seattle"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Hello Seattle"?

"Hello Seattle" was originally performed by Owl City. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Hello Seattle"?

This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Eb, Ebpow, F, Fpow, Gm, +1 more.

What other songs by Owl City can I play here?

Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is there a karaoke version of "Hello Seattle" with lyrics?

Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hello Seattle" by Owl City. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.

Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?

It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.

Can I change the key of "Hello Seattle" to match my voice or capo?

Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.

Can I slow "Hello Seattle" down to learn the words and chords?

Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.