Parachute

by Chris Stapleton
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Lyrics

Street a lights a long the high way

throw ing shad ows in the dark.

And the mem ’ries keep on (F)turn in’ words

to the rhy thm of a bro ken heart.

You on ly need a roof when it’s rain in’, you on ly need a fire when it’s cold.

You on ly need a drink when the whis key is the on ly thing that you have left to hold.

Sun comes up and goes back down, and fall in’ feels like fly in’ till you hit the ground.

Say the word and I’ll be there for you.

Ba by, I will be your

par a (CN.C.)chute,

par a (CN.C.)chute.

Street a song that I re mem ber,

throw I nev er learned to play.

And a life time of for (F)got ten words

to I nev er got to say.

ken heart.

You on ly need a roof when it’s rain in’,

you on ly need a fire when it’s cold.

You on ly need a drink when the whis key is the on ly thing that you have left to hold.

Sun comes up and goes back down, and fall in’ feels like fly in’ till you hit the ground.

Say the word and I’ll be there for you.

Ba by, I will be your, par a (CN.C.)chute,

par a (CN.C.)chute.

(Dm)chute,

par a (Dm)chute.

(C)If you think you’re go in’ (Bb)down,

(C)just know I will be a (Bb)round.

You

ba by, I will be your par a (Dm)chute,

par a (Dm)chute.

Parachute — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Parachute" 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 G, 150 BPM.

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

About “Parachute”

Why does "Parachute" 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 "Parachute".
What key is "Parachute" by Chris Stapleton played in?
Parachute is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Parachute"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Parachute" 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 "Parachute"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Parachute"?
"Parachute" was originally performed by Chris Stapleton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Parachute"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Chris Stapleton can I play here?
Try "I WAS WRONG", "TENNESSEE WHISKEY", "EITHER WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Parachute"?
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 "Parachute".
Can I see all the notes in "Parachute"?
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 G at 150 BPM.