What key is "Message In A Bottle" in?

"Message In A Bottle" by The Police is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Message In A Bottle" 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 "Message In A Bottle" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Message In A Bottle" on piano?

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

What other songs by The Police can I play here?

Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Cmaj7)Walked Just a (Am)cast a way, since an (Cmaj7)is land lost at I (D7)sea (Am)o,

a zer have (Am)lone ly day, the (Em)no one (Cmaj7)here but (D7)me (Am)o,

More ly hope (Am)lone a li ness ing than (Em)an y (Cmaj7)man could (Am)bear.

A (Cmaj7)hun dred Res cue (D7)me be (Am)fore I (Em)fall in (Cmaj7)to de (D7)spair (Am)o.

I’ll send an (F)S.

to the (C)world.

I’ll send an (F)S.

to the (Am)world.

I hope that (F)some one gets my, I hope that (F)some one gets my, I hope that (F)some one gets my (Em)mes sage in a (C)bot tle, yeah.

(Em)Mes sage in a (C)bot tle, yeah.

(Cmaj7)Walked A year (Am)morn has passed since I (Cmaj7)wrote my note, what I (D7)saw: (Am)o,

but should bil (Am)known this right the (Em)start.

up (Cmaj7)on the (D7)shore.

(Am)o,

Seems ly I’m (Am)can a keep me ing to (Em)geth y (Cmaj7)er.

could (Am)bear.

A (Cmaj7)hun dred Love can (D7)mend your (Am)life, but (Em)love can (Cmaj7)break your (D7)heart.

(Am)o.

I’ll send an (F)S.

to the (C)world.

I’ll send an (F)S.

to the (Am)world.

I hope that (F)some one gets my, I hope that (F)some one gets my, I hope that (F)some one gets my (Em)mes sage in a (C)bot tle, yeah.

(Em)Mes sage in a (C)bot tle, yeah.

Message In A Bottle by The Police

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Message In A Bottle”

What key is "Message In A Bottle" in?: "Message In A Bottle" by The Police is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Message In A Bottle" 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 "Message In A Bottle" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Message In A Bottle" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Police can I play here?: Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Medium136 BPM

Message In A Bottle by The Police

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