Other arrangements of Left Behind
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Left Behind" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Left Behind"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Left Behind". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.