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Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Left Behind" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 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 “Left Behind”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Left Behind" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Left Behind" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Left Behind" 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. "Left Behind" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Left Behind"?
- 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.