What key is "Hello Seattle" in?

"Hello Seattle" by Owl City is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hello Seattle" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Hello Seattle" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Hello Seattle" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Owl City can I play here?

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

Lyrics

(Bb)Hel lo Se at tle, (Gm)I am a (Eb)moun tain (Bb)eer

in the hills

and (Eb)high lands.

(Bb)I fall a sleep in (Gm)hos pi tal (Eb)park ing (Bb)lots

and a wake in your mer mouth.

(Bb)Hel lo Se at tle, (Gm)I am a (Eb)man ta (Bb)ray

deep be neath the (Eb)blue waves.

(Bb)I’ll crawl the sand y (Gm)bot tom of (Eb)Pu get (Bb)Sound

and con struct a sum of home.

(Bb)Hel lo Se at tle, (Gm)I am an (Eb)al ba (Bb)tross

on the docks

and (Eb)moored boats.

(Bb)I sail a bove your (Gm)in lets and (Eb)in ter (Bb)states

though the rain

and (Eb)o pen wind.

(Bb)Hel lo Se at tle, (Gm)I am an (Eb)old light (Bb)house

throw ing beams

of (Eb)bright light.

(Bb)Red in the morn ing, (Gm)blue in the (Eb)eve ning (Bb)sun,

tak ing heed

for (Eb)ev ’ry one.

Hel lo Se (F)at tle, (Gm)I am a moun tain (Eb)eer

in the hills

and high lands.

(Eb)I fall a (F)sleep in (Gm)hos pi tal park ing (Eb)lots.

Take me a (Eb5)bove

(F5)your (G5)light,

car ry me (Eb5)through

(F5)the (G5)night.

Hold me (Bb5)se (Eb5)cure

(F5)in (G5)flight, sing me to (Eb5)sleep

(F5)to (G5)night.

Take me (Bb5)a (Eb5)bove

(F5)your (G5)light, car ry me (Eb5)through

(F5)the (G5)night.

Hold me (Bb5)se (Eb5)cure

(F5)in (G5)flight, sing me to (Eb5)sleep

(F5)to (G5)night.

Take me (Bb5)a (G5)night.

Hello Seattle by Owl City

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Hello Seattle”

What key is "Hello Seattle" in?: "Hello Seattle" by Owl City is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hello Seattle" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Hello Seattle" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Hello Seattle" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Owl City can I play here?: Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.