Does "I Was Here" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Was Here" is in the key of G at 111 BPM.

What chords are in "I Was Here"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

I Was Here — Piano Lead Sheet

"I Was Here" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 111 BPM.

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

Lyrics

I (Em)wan na leave my foot prints on the (C)sands of time, know there was (Dsus)some thing that meant (D)some thing that (Bm)I left be hind. When (Em)I leave this world, I’ll (C)leave no re grets. Leave (Am7)some thing to re mem ber, so (D)they won’t for get I was (Em)here. (G)I lived, (D)I loved, I was (Em)here. (G)I did, (D)I’ve done ev ’ry (Em)thing that I (C)want ed and it was (G)more than I (D)thought it would be. I will (C)leave my mark (G)so ev ’ry one will (D)know I was (Em)here. I (Em)wan na say I (C)lived each day un (D)til I die. And know that I meant (C)some thing in (D)some bod y’s life. The (C)hearts I have touched will be the (G)proof that I leave, that (Am7)I made a dif f’rence and (D)this world will see I was (G)so ev ’ry one will (D)know I was (Em)here. (G)I lived, (D)I loved, I was (Em)here. (G)I did, (D)I’ve done ev ’ry (Em)thing that I (C)want ed, and it was (G)more than I (D)thought it would be. I will (C)leave my mark (G)so ev ’ry one will (D)know I was (Am7)here. I just (C)want them to know that I (G)gave my all, did my best, (Am7)brought some one some hap pi ness. Left (Em7)this world a lit tle bet ter just be (C)cause I was (D)here. I was (Em)here. (G)I lived, (D)I loved, I was (Em)here. (G)I did, (D)I’ve done ev ’ry (Em)thing that I (C)want ed, and it was (G)more than I (D)thought it would be. I want to (C)leave my mark (G)so ev ’ry one will (D)know I was (Em)here. (G)I lived, (D)I loved, I was (Em)here. (G)I did, (D)I’ve done ev ’ry (Em)thing that I (C)want ed, and it was (G)more than I (D)thought it would be. I want to (C)leave my mark. (G)so ev ’ry one will (D)know I was (G)I did, (D)I’ve done, I was here.

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Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 111 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Beyonce

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How to Play "I Was Here" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.