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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Parachute" 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 G, 150 BPM.

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

About “Parachute”

Can I play "Parachute" 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 "Parachute" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Parachute"?
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. "Parachute" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Parachute"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Parachute" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.