Palace

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

My (A)head is (D)filled with (A)say’n and most of (F#m)them are (E)built with (F#m)plain in’ Now the (D)dust no (E)long er (F#m)moves.

in’.

Don’t dis (D)turb the (E)ghost of (D)mak in’, mmm.

They are (A)emp ty, (D)they are (A)worn.

Tell me (F#m)what we (E)built this (F#m)for?

On my (D)way to (E)some thing (F#m)more, but you’re that (D)one I (E)can’t ig (F#m)nore,

(D)mmm.

I’m

gon na (F#m)miss you.

(D)I

still (F#m)care.

(D)Some times I (E)wish

we (C#7)nev er built this (F#m)pal ace.

But (D)real love is nev er a waste of (A)time,

(F#m)mmm.

Yeah, I (A)know just (D)what you’re (A)say’n and I re (F#m)gret ev (E)er com (F#m)plain in’ ’bout this (D)heart and (E)all it’s (F#m)break in’.

It was (D)beau ty (E)we were (D)mak in’, mmm.

And I (A)know we’ll (D)both move (A)on.

You’ll for (F#m)give what (E)I did (F#m)wrong.

They will (D)love the (E)bet ter (F#m)more, but you’re that (D)own the (E)ghost of (F#m)you,

(D)mmm.

I’m

gon na (F#m)miss you.

(D)I

still (F#m)care.

(D)Some times I (E)wish

we (C#7)nev er built this (F#m)pal ace.

But (D)real love is nev er a waste of (A)time,

(F#m)mmm.

Yeah, I (A)time.

I’m (A)time.

But (D)real love is nev er a waste of (A)time.

Palace — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Palace" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Palace”

Why does "Palace" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Palace".
What key is "Palace" by Sam Smith played in?
Palace is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Palace"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Palace" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Palace"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Palace"?
"Palace" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Palace"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C#7, D, E, F#m.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Palace"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Palace".
Can I see all the notes in "Palace"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM.