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Wait ing for the (G6)bus stop,
wait ing for the con crete (G6)black top
to set tle down
long e nough to me to (G6)get off
and get a (A)lit tle ground.
Read y for the (G6)sea change,
help less; felt this (G6)com ing from a (D)mile a way.
And now you’re look ing at (G6)me, babe,
and how we’ll sep a rate if we can.
’Cause I still count on one hand
the (D)num ber of good men I know.
It’s like I’m (D)stand ing on the edge of just a (Em7)tel e phone wire, try ing to (Cmaj13)get to you first to say the (Gsus2)world’s on fire;
hold ing my breath un til I (Em7)know you’re al right, be cause the (Cmaj13)wa ter will on ly rise.
When will you (G)re al (D)ize: You must be come an is land.
You must be come an is land.
You must be come an is land
and (Cmaj13)see for your self,
that’s what I am.
You al ways dir ty up the (G6)win dows.
If you (Em)keep ’em that dir ty that way, no one’s (G6)gon na sur prise you by get ting too close.
An y bod y but (G6)me, though.
You’ve made ex (A)cep tions to your rules,
and now we’re (C6)star ing down truth
nei ther (Bm)one of us wants
to know.
It’s like I’m (Cmaj13)see for your self, the hor (G)i zon is all we have.
And (Cmaj13)see for your self, the hor (G)i zon is all we (D)have.
Hold ing my breath un til I (Em7)know you’re al right, be cause the (Cmaj13)wa ter will on ly rise.
Islands — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Islands" by Sara Bareilles 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 D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Islands”
- Can I learn "Islands" 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 "Islands" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- What key is "Islands" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Islands is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Islands"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Islands" 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 "Islands"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Islands"?
- "Islands" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Islands"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Bm, C, C6, Cmaj, Cmaj9, D, D6, +8 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Islands"?
- 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 "Islands" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Islands"?
- 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. "Islands" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.