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Look (B5)up;
look (B5)where you (Ab5)wan na be.
Look (B5)left;
look (B5)where he (Ab5)left (Eb5)me.
(Ebm)I should have (Ebm)known by the (Ebm7)ice in his (Ebm6)eye, but you warmed me (Ebm)up with your so sweet de (Ebm6)mise, and (Ebm)nes tled in (Ebm)your cal cu (Ebm7)lat ed moon shine,
(Ebm7)Boy, you (Ebm)give good...
(Eb5)Love, plas tic (F5)love, you’re a (Eb5)gen u ine (F5)wan na be, and you (Eb5)got it all (F5)up your blue (Eb5)sleeve, your (Db5)sleeve.
(Eb5)Love, plas tic (F5)love, you’re a (Eb5)gen u ine (F5)wan na be, and you (Eb5)got it all (F5)up your blue (Eb5)sleeve, (Db5)but (Ab5)me, (Ebm)oh.
(Ebm7)Pa pa, oh (Ebm6)Pa pa, to night,
(Ebm7)Pa pa, oh (Ebm6)I’ll be al right.
Look (B5)left;
look (B5)where you (Ab5)wan na be.
Look (B5)up;
look (B5)where he (Ab5)left (Eb5)me.
(Ebm)I should have (Ebm)known by the (Ebm7)ice in his (Ebm6)eye, but you warmed me (Ebm)up with your so sweet de (Ebm6)mise, and (Ebm)nes tled in (Ebm)your cal cu (Ebm7)lat ed moon shine,
(Ebm7)Boy, you (Ebm)give good...
(Eb5)Love, plas tic (F5)love, you’re a (Eb5)gen u ine (F5)wan na be, and you (Eb5)got it all (F5)up your blue (Eb5)sleeve, your (Db5)sleeve.
(Eb5)Love, plas tic (F5)love, you’re a (Eb5)gen u ine (F5)wan na be, and you (Eb5)got it all (F5)up your blue (Eb5)sleeve, (Db5)but (Ab5)me, (Ebm)oh.
(Ebm7)Pa pa, oh (Ebm6)Pa pa, to night,
(Ebm7)Pa pa, oh (Ebm6)I’ll be al right.
(Ab5)me, (Ebm)oh.
(Ebm7)Pa pa, oh (Ebm6)Pa pa, to night,
(Ebm7)Pa pa, oh (Ebm6)I’ll be al right.
Papa — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Papa" by Vanessa Carlton 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 Eb, 180 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Papa”
- Can I learn "Papa" 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 "Papa" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 180 BPM.
- What key is "Papa" by Vanessa Carlton played in?
- Papa is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Papa"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Papa" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Papa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Papa"?
- "Papa" was originally performed by Vanessa Carlton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Papa"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Abpow, Bpow, C, Dbpow, Ebm, Ebm6, Ebm7, Ebpow, +1 more.
- What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
- Try "ANNIE", "WHO'S TO SAY", "CAROUSEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Papa"?
- 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 "Papa" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Papa"?
- 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. "Papa" is in the key of Eb at 180 BPM.