Left Behind

by Duncan Sheik
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You (G)fold his hands and smooth his tie, you gen tly lift his chin.

Were you (C)real ly so blind

and un kind to him?

Can’t (Em9)help the itch to touch, to kiss, to hold him once a gain.

Now, to (F6/9)close his eyes, nev er (Am11)o pen (Csus2)them...?

A (G7)shad ow passed, a (Cm)shad ow passed, (Cm6)yearn (G)ing, (C)yearn (G)ing (A7)for the fool

it (Cmaj9)called a home.

(G)All

things

he nev er did are (C)left

be

hind;

all the things his (Em9)ma

ma

wished he’d bear in mind

and (F6/9)all his dad ev er (Am11)hoped he’d (Csus2)know.

(Am11)Oh

The (G)talks you nev er had, the Sat ur days you nev er spent,

all the (C)“grown up” plac es

you nev er went;

and (Em9)all of the cry ing you would n’t un der stand, you just (F6/9)let him cry: “Make a (Am11)man out of (C5)him.”

A (G7)shad ow passed, a (Cm)shad ow passed, (Cm6)yearn (G)ing, (C)yearn (G)ing (A7)for the fool

it (Cmaj9)called a home.

(G)All

things

he ev er wished are (C6/9)left

be

hind;

all the things his (Em11)ma

ma

did to make him mind

and (F6/9)how his dad

had (Am11)hoped he’d (Csus2)grow.

(G)All

things

he ev er lived are (C6/9)left

be

hind;

all the fears that (Em11)ev

er

flick ered through his mind; all the (F6/9)sad ness that

he’d (Am11)come to (Csus2)own.

(Am11)Oh,

(Am11)oh,

(Am11)oh.

A (G7)shad ow passed, a (Cm)shad ow passed, (Cm6)yearn (G)ing, (C)yearn (G)ing (A7)for the fool

it (Cmaj9)called a home.

And it (A7)whis tles through the ghosts

still (Cmaj9)left

be

hind...

It (A7)whis tles through the ghosts

still (Cmaj9)left

be

hind...

it (Em13)whis tles through the ghosts still left be hind...

Oh.

Left Behind — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Left Behind" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Left Behind”

Why does "Left Behind" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Left Behind".
What key is "Left Behind" by Duncan Sheik played in?
Left Behind is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Left Behind"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Left Behind" 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 "Left Behind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Left Behind"?
"Left Behind" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Left Behind"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Amin, C, C6, Cm, Cm6, Cmaj9, Cpow, +6 more.
What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Left Behind"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Left Behind".
Can I see all the notes in "Left Behind"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.