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(F)I want to write you a (Bb)song,
(F)one as beau ti ful as you are (Bb)sweet,
with (Bb)just a hint of (F)pain for the (C)feel ing that I (F)get when (C)you are (Dm)gone.
(Bb)I want to (Csus)write you a (F)song.
(F)I want to lend you my (Bb)coat,
(F)one that’s as soft as as your (Bb)cheek.
So, (Bb)when the world is (F)cold, you will (C)have a hid ing (F)place you (C)you can (Dm)go.
(Bb)I want to (Csus)lend you my (F)coat.
(Bb)Ooh,
(Dm)ev ’ry thing I need I get from (Bb)you.
(Bb)Ooh,
and (Dm)giv in’ back is all I want to (Bb)do.
(F)I want to build you a (Bb)boat,
(F)one that’s as strong as you are (Bb)free,
so (Bb)an y time you (F)think that your (C)heart is gon na (F)sink, you (C)know it (Dm)won’t.
(Bb)I want to (Csus)build you a (F)boat.
(Bb)Ooh,
(Dm)ev ’ry thing I need I get from (Bb)you.
(Bb)Ooh,
and (Dm)giv in’ back is all I want to (Bb)do.
(Bb)do,
(Fm)ooh.
(Dm)song.
(C)I want to write you a (F)song.
I Want To Write You A Song — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Want To Write You A Song" by One Direction 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 Bb, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Want To Write You A Song”
- Can I learn "I Want To Write You A Song" 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 "I Want To Write You A Song" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 96 BPM.
- What key is "I Want To Write You A Song" by One Direction played in?
- I Want To Write You A Song 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 "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Want To Write You A Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- "I Want To Write You A Song" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- 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 "I Want To Write You A Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- 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. "I Want To Write You A Song" is in the key of Bb at 96 BPM.