What key is "Linger" in?

"Linger" by The Cranberries is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Linger" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Linger" 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 "Linger"?

This arrangement of "Linger" uses 6 chords: A, A6, C, D, G, Gmaj7.

How long does it take to learn "Linger" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Cranberries can I play here?

Try "DREAMS", "ZOMBIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If you,

if you could re turn,

don’t let it burn,

don’t let it fade.

I’m sure I’m not be ing (C)rude, but it’s just your at ti tude.

It’s tear ing me a part, it’s ru in ing ev ’ry thing.

I swore, I swore I would be true and, hon ey, so did you.

So, why were you hold ing her (C)hand?

Is I that the way we stand?

Were you ly ing all the time?

Was it just a game to you?

But I’m in so (D)deep.

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin ger?

Oh, I (A6)thought the world of you.

I thought (C)noth ing could go wrong,

but I was wrong.

I was wrong.

If you, I if you could get by and, try ing not to lie,

So, things would n’t be so con (C)fused and I would n’t feel so used.

But you al ways real ly knew I just wan na be with you.

But I’m in so (D)deep.

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin ger?

Oh, I (A6)thought the world of you.

I thought (C)noth ing could go wrong,

but I was wrong.

I was wrong.

If you, And I’m in so ger?

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin ger?

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin

Linger by The Cranberries

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Linger”

What key is "Linger" in?: "Linger" by The Cranberries is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Linger" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Linger" 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 "Linger"?: This arrangement of "Linger" uses 6 chords: A, A6, C, D, G, Gmaj7.
How long does it take to learn "Linger" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Cranberries can I play here?: Try "DREAMS", "ZOMBIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.