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Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
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Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
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Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
(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.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.
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Pompeii — Simple Sheet Music
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"Pompeii" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Pompeii"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Pompeii". Key of A, 128 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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