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(D)Aah.
(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.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Panic Cord”
- Can I learn "Panic Cord" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Panic Cord" with hands-separate practice in D at 112 BPM.
- What key is "Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin played in?
- Panic Cord is arranged in the key of D 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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Panic Cord" 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 "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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Panic Cord"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Panic Cord" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Panic Cord"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Panic Cord" is in the key of D at 112 BPM.