What key is "Message In A Bottle" in?

"Message In A Bottle" by The Police is in the key of A with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Message In A Bottle" 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 "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.

What chords are used in "Message In A Bottle"?

This arrangement of "Message In A Bottle" uses 8 chords: A, Amaj9, B7, C#m, C#m9, D, E, F#m.

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

(Amaj9)Walked Just a (B7)cast a (F#m)way, since an (C#m9)is land (Amaj9)lost at (B7)sea (F#m)o.

(Amaj9)A nuz zer (B7)lone ly (F#m)day, the (C#m9)no one (Amaj9)here but (B7)me (F#m)o.

On More I’m hope (F#m)lone a li ness ing than (C#m9)an y (Amaj9)man could (B7)bear.

A (B7)hun dred Res cue me be (F#m)fore I fall in (Amaj9)to de (B7)spair (F#m)o.

I’ll send an S.

(E)S.

to the world, I’ll send an S.

(E)S.

to the world.

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

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

(Amaj9)Walked A a (B7)year has (F#m)passed since I (C#m9)wrote my (Amaj9)note, what (B7)I (F#m)o.

(Amaj9)but I should (B7)have this (F#m)right the (C#m9)start.

up (Amaj9)on the (B7)shore.

(F#m)o.

Seems ly I’m hope (F#m)can a keep me ing to (C#m9)geth (Amaj9)er.

could (B7)bear.

A (B7)hun dred Love can mend your (F#m)life, but love can (Amaj9)break your (B7)heart.

(F#m)o.

I’ll send an S.

(E)S.

to the world, I’ll send an S.

(E)S.

to the world.

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

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

(C#m)Mes sage in a bot tle.

(C#m)Mes sage in a bot tle, oh yeah.

I’m (C#m9)send ing (Amaj9)out an (B7)S.

(F#m)S.

I’m (C#m9)send ing (Amaj9)out an (B7)S.

(F#m)S.

I’m O.

(F#m)S.

Message In A Bottle by The Police

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 A with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Message In A Bottle" 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 "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.
What chords are used in "Message In A Bottle"?: This arrangement of "Message In A Bottle" uses 8 chords: A, Amaj9, B7, C#m, C#m9, D, E, F#m.
How long does it take to learn "Message In A Bottle" 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 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.