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(D)I was left
(A)to my own de vi of our vi ces.
(D)Man y days
(A)fell a way with (F#m7)noth ing to show.
us.
And the (D)walls kept tum bl ing down in the cit y that we (F#m)love.
Great (D)clouds roll o ver the hills bring ing dark ness from a (F#m)bove.
But if you close your eyes
does it al most feel like noth ing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
does it al most feel like you’ve been here be fore?
How am I gon na be an op ti mist a bout this?
How am I gon na be an op ti mist a bout this?
(D)We were caught
(A)up and lost in all of our vi ces.
(D)In your pose
(A)as the dust with (F#m7)set tled a round us.
And the (D)walls kept tum bl ing down in the cit y that we (F#m)love.
Great (D)clouds roll o ver the hills bring ing dark ness from a (F#m)bove.
But if you close your eyes
does it al most feel like noth ing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
does it al most feel like you’ve been here be fore?
How am I gon na be an op ti mist a bout this?
How am I gon na be an op ti mist a bout this?
Eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Oh, where do we be gin?
The rub ble or our sins?
Oh, where do we be gin?
The rub ble or our sins?
And the this?
If you close your eyes
does it al most feel like noth ing changed at all?
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
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Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
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Pompeii — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Pompeii" 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 A, 128 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Pompeii”
- Can I play "Pompeii" 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 "Pompeii" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Pompeii" by Bastille played in?
- Pompeii is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pompeii"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pompeii" 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 "Pompeii"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pompeii"?
- "Pompeii" was originally performed by Bastille. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pompeii"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, D, E, Esus4, F#m, F#m7.
- What other songs by Bastille can I play here?
- Try "POMPEII", "Good Grief", "Pompeii". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Pompeii"?
- 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. "Pompeii" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Pompeii"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pompeii" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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