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You (C)on ly know what I (G)want you to.
I know (C)ev ’ry thing you don’t (G)want me to.
Your (C)mouth is poi son; your (G)mouth is wine.
You (C)think your dreams are the (G)same as mine.
Oh, (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
Oh, I (C)wish you would hold me when I (G)turn my back.
The (C)less I give, the more I get back.
Well, your (C)hands can heal; oh, your (G)hands can bruise.
I don’t (C)have a choice, but I still choose you.
You.
Whoa, (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
(F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will.
(C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
I (C)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
I (F)al ways will.
Poison & Wine — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Poison & Wine" by The Civil Wars 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 C, 82 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 “Poison & Wine”
- Can I learn "Poison & Wine" 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 "Poison & Wine" with hands-separate practice in C at 82 BPM.
- What key is "Poison & Wine" by The Civil Wars played in?
- Poison & Wine is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Poison & Wine"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poison & Wine" 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 "Poison & Wine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poison & Wine"?
- "Poison & Wine" was originally performed by The Civil Wars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Poison & Wine"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Civil Wars can I play here?
- Try "KINGDOM COME", "THE ONE THAT GOT 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 "Poison & Wine"?
- 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 "Poison & Wine" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Poison & Wine"?
- 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. "Poison & Wine" is in the key of C at 82 BPM.
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