Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Like I Can"?

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 "Like I Can" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Like I Can"?

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. "Like I Can" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

Like I Can — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Like I Can" by Sam Smith 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

He could be a (G5)sin ner, or a gen tle (F5)man. He could be your (G5)preach er when your soul is (F5)damned. He could be your (G5)law yer on a wit ness (D5)stand, but he’ll nev er love you (G5)like I (Eb5)can, can. He could be a (Gm)stran ger you gave a se cond (F)glance. He could be a (Gm)tro phy of a (F)one night (Bb)stand. He could have your (Gm)hu mour but I (F)don’t un der (D)stand but then ’cause he’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads? When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul. There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can. A chance en (Gm)coun ter you of a cir cum (F)stance. May be, he’s a (Gm)man tra keeps your (F)mind en (Bb)tranced. He could be the (Gm)si lence in this (F)may un hem, (D)stand but then gain, he’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads? When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul. There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can. A chance en They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can. We (Gm)both have de mons, that (Eb)we can’t (Bb)stand. I (Gm)love your de mons like (Eb)dev ils (Bb)can. If (Eb)you’re self seek ing an (F)hon est (Gm)man, then (Cm)stop de ceiv ing, Lord (D)please. Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads? When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul. There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can. He’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, can, (Bb)can.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Sam Smith

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How to Play "Like I Can" 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.
2
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.
3
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.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.