Other arrangements of Pieces
Pick a learning view.
Run a way, run a (Bb)way if you can’t speak.
Turn a page on a (C)world that you don’t need.
Wide a wake and you’re (Bb)scared that you won’t come (F5)down,
now.
Did n’t I (Dm)tell you you were gon na (Bb)break down?
Did n’t I (F5)warn you?
Did n’t I (C5)warn you?
Bet ter take it (Dm)eas y, try to find a (Bb)way out.
Bet ter start be (F5)liev ing in your self.
We build it up, we tear it down.
We leave our piec es on the ground.
We see no end, we don’t know how.
We are lost and we’re fall ing.
(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.
(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have; all I have.
Now and then there’s a (Bb)light in the dark ness.
Feel a round ’til you (C)find where your heart went.
There’s a weight in the (Bb)air, but you can’t see (F5)why,
why.
Did n’t I (Dm)you you you were gon na (Bb)break down?
Did n’t I (F5)want you?
Ev ’ry bod (C5)y you.
Tell me what you’re (Dm)need ing, give in to your (Bb)bleed ing.
Nev er an y (F5)feel ing for your self.
We build it up, we tear it down.
We leave our piec es on the ground.
We see no end, we don’t know how.
We are lost and we’re fall ing.
(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.
(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have; all I have.
Did n’t I (Dm)tell you you were gon na (Bb)break down?
Did n’t I (F)warn you?
Did n’t I (C)warn you?
Bet ter take it (Dm)eas y, try to find a (Bb)way out.
Bet ter start be (F)liev ing in your (C)self.
We build it up, we tear it down.
We leave our piec es on the ground.
We see no end, we don’t know how.
We are lost and we’re fall ing.
(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.
(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.
Can you hold
on to me?
Can you hold
on to me?
Run a way, run a (Bbsus2)way if you can’t speak.
Pieces — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Pieces" by Rob Thomas 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 Bb, 108 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 “Pieces”
- Can I learn "Pieces" 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 "Pieces" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 108 BPM.
- What key is "Pieces" by Rob Thomas played in?
- Pieces is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pieces"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pieces" 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 "Pieces"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pieces"?
- "Pieces" was originally performed by Rob Thomas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pieces"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, C6, Cpow, +5 more.
- What other songs by Rob Thomas can I play here?
- Try "STREETCORNER SYMPHONY", "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Pieces"?
- 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 "Pieces" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Pieces"?
- 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. "Pieces" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
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