What key is "Like This" in?

"Like This" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Like This" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Like This" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Like This"?

This arrangement of "Like This" uses 9 chords: Bb, C, Cm, D, D7, Eb, F, F6, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Like This" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?

Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You say it’s (Eb)not sup posed to (Bb)be,

tell me (Eb)not to waste my (Bb)time.

This was (Eb)nev er up to (Bb)me,

but if it (F)was I would n’t (Gm)mind.

And I’m (Eb)try ing to ig (Bb)nore you,

try to (Eb)go on with my (Bb)day, hey.

But I (Eb)still pick up the (Bb)phone, yeah,

and get (F)lost in what you (Gm)say.

I can try to stop it all I like, hands (F6)down, I’ve (Eb)lost this fight.

Thought I was strong e nough for you, but (F6)I just can’t (Eb)hide the truth.

So I (Cm)guess I’m (Bb)go ing (Eb)down, I (Cm)guess I’m (Bb)go ing (Eb)down

like (Bb)this.

And I (Eb)love just how she’s (Bb)hon est,

you don’t (Eb)find that now a (Bb)days.

She’s not (Eb)e ven drop dead (Bb)gor geous

but she (F)kills me an y (Gm)way.

I can try to stop it all I like, hands (F6)down, I’ve (Eb)lost this fight.

Thought I was strong e nough for you, but (F6)I just can’t (Eb)hide the truth.

So I (Cm)guess I’m (Bb)go ing (Eb)down, I (Cm)guess I’m (Bb)go ing (Eb)down

like (Bb)this.

(Eb)down.

I (F)guess I’m (D7)go ing (Gm)down (F6)like (Eb)this.

I can try to stop it all I like, hands down, I’ve (Eb)lost this fight.

Thought I was strong e (D)nough for you, but (F6)I just can’t (Eb)hide the truth.

I can try to stop it all I like, hands (F6)down I’ve (Eb)lost this fight.

And I thought I was (CN.C.)strong e nough for (CN.C.)you, but (F6)I just can’t (Eb)hide the truth.

So I (Cm)guess I’m (Bb)go ing (Eb)down

like (CN.C.)this.

Like This by Shawn Mendes

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Like This”

What key is "Like This" in?: "Like This" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Like This" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Like This" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Like This"?: This arrangement of "Like This" uses 9 chords: Bb, C, Cm, D, D7, Eb, F, F6, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Like This" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?: Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.