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Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Linger" by The Cranberries 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 D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Linger”
- Can I learn "Linger" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Linger" with hands-separate practice in D at 110 BPM.
- What key is "Linger" by The Cranberries played in?
- Linger is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Linger"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Linger" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Linger"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Linger"?
- "Linger" was originally performed by The Cranberries. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Linger"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A6, C, D, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by The Cranberries can I play here?
- Try "DREAMS", "ZOMBIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Linger"?
- 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 "Linger" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Linger"?
- 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. "Linger" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.
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