What key is "Panic Cord" in?

"Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin is in the key of D with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Panic Cord" 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 "Panic Cord" 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 "Panic Cord" on piano?

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

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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Aah.

(G)You kept all the things I it threw a (D)way.

A (G)leaf I picked, a birth day card I made.

The (G)Hold ing that on to mem o ries of (Em7)you and me, we did n’t last a (Bm)year.

Oh,

we’re just a box of sou ve nirs.

’Cause may (G)be

I pulled the (D)pa nic cord and may (G)be

you were hap py, I was (Bm)bored.

May be I want ed you to change.

May be (G)I’m the one to (D)blame.

(G)This meant more to things I it threw a (D)me.

A (G)I was full of doubt and you be lieved.

The (G)Hold ing that you to mem o ries of (Em7)you and me, we did n’t last ver, (Bm)year.

Oh,

we’re just a box of sou ve nirs.

’Cause may (G)be

I pulled the (D)pa nic cord and may (G)be

you were hap py, I was (Bm)bored.

May be I want ed you to change.

May be (G)I’m the one to (D)blame.

May (G7)be

you were just too (D)nice to me and may (G7)be

it took me way too long to (Bm)leave.

May be once we felt the same.

May be (G)I’m the one to (D)blame.

(D)Do Re (Bm7)Mi Fa (G)So La Ti Do.

(D)That’s the (Bm7)way the (G)sto ry goes, oh.

(D)Do Re (Bm7)Mi Fa (G)So La Ti Do.

(D)That’s the (Bm7)way the (G)sto ry goes, oh.

(G)sto ry goes.

May be I’m the one to (D)blame.

Panic Cord by Gabrielle Aplin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Panic Cord”

What key is "Panic Cord" in?: "Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin is in the key of D with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Panic Cord" 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 "Panic Cord" 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 "Panic Cord" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.