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They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a pas time (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a pas time (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been wast ing most their time glor i (G)fy ing days long gone be hind.
They’ve been wast ing most their days in re (G)mem brance of ig norance old est praise.
Tell me (Ab)who of them will come to be?
How man (Ab)y of them are you and me?
Dis si pa tion,
of race re la tions;
con so la tion,
seg re ga tion.
Dis i pen sa tion of i so la tion, ex ploi ta tion, mu ti (G)la tion, mu ta tion, mis cre a tion, con fir ma tion to the e vils of the world.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a fu ture (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a fu ture (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been look ing in their minds for the (G)day that sor rows lost from time.
They keep tell ing of the day when the (G)Sav iour of love will come to stay.
Tell me (Ab)who of them will come to be?
How man (Ab)y of them are you and me?
Proc la ma tion
of race re la tions;
con so la tion,
in te gra tion.
Ver i fi ca tion of rev el a tion, ac cla ma tion, world sal (G)va tion, vi bra tion, stim u la tion, con fir ma tion to the e vils of the world.
tion to peace of the world.
We’ve been spend ing too (Fm)much of our lives liv ing (G)in a pas time par a dise.
Let’s been start to too (Fm)liv ing our lives liv ing (G)for the fu ture par a dise.
Pastime Paradise — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder 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 Ab, 80 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 “Pastime Paradise”
- Can I learn "Pastime Paradise" 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 "Pastime Paradise" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 80 BPM.
- What key is "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Pastime Paradise is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pastime Paradise"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pastime Paradise" 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 "Pastime Paradise"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pastime Paradise"?
- "Pastime Paradise" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pastime Paradise"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Cm, Fm, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Pastime Paradise"?
- 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 "Pastime Paradise" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Pastime Paradise"?
- 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. "Pastime Paradise" is in the key of Ab at 80 BPM.