Panic Cord

by Gabrielle Aplin
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Lyrics

You kept all the things I threw a way.

A leaf I picked, a birth day card I made.

Hold ing on to mem o ries of you and me, we did n’t last a year.

Oh,

we’re just a box of sou ven irs.

’Cause may be

I pulled the pan ic cord, and may be

you were hap py, I was bored.

May be I want ed you to change;

may be I’m the one to blame,

may be I’m the one to blame.

Panic Cord — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Panic Cord" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 104 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Panic Cord”

Can I play "Panic Cord" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Panic Cord" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin played in?
Panic Cord is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Panic Cord"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Panic Cord" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Panic Cord"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Panic Cord"?
"Panic Cord" was originally performed by Gabrielle Aplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Gabrielle Aplin can I play here?
Try "The Power Of Love", "Please Don't Say You Love Me", "Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Panic Cord"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Panic Cord" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Panic Cord"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Panic Cord" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.