What key is "Pompeii" in?

"Pompeii" by Bastille is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Pompeii" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Pompeii" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Pompeii"?

This arrangement of "Pompeii" uses 7 chords: A, C, D, E, Esus4, F#m, F#m7.

How long does it take to learn "Pompeii" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bastille can I play here?

Try "Pompeii", "Good Grief", "Pompeii". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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?

(D)We were caught

(A)up and lost

in all

of our vi ces.

(D)In your pose,

(A)is 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?

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.

Pompeii by Bastille

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Pompeii”

What key is "Pompeii" in?: "Pompeii" by Bastille is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Pompeii" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Pompeii" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Pompeii"?: This arrangement of "Pompeii" uses 7 chords: A, C, D, E, Esus4, F#m, F#m7.
How long does it take to learn "Pompeii" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bastille can I play here?: Try "Pompeii", "Good Grief", "Pompeii". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.