Pompeii

by Bastille
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Lyrics

(C)Eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

(C)Eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

(C)I was left

(G)to my own de (Em)vi of our (D)vi ces.

(C)Man y days

(G)fell a way with (Em)noth ing to (D)show.

us?

And the (C)walls kept tum bl ing down in the cit y that we (Em)love.

Great (C)clouds roll o ver the hills bring ing dark ness from a (Em)bove.

But if you close your eyes,

does it al most feel like (Em)noth ing changed at all?

And if you close your eyes,

does it al most feel like (Em)you’ve been here be fore?

How am I gon na be an (G)op ti mist a (D)bout this?

How am I gon na be an (G)op ti mist a (D)bout this?

(C)We were caught

(G)up and lost in (Em)all of our (D)vi ces.

(C)In your pose,

(G)is the dust with (Em)set tled a (D)round us?

And the (C)walls kept tum bl ing down in the cit y that we (Em)love.

Great (C)clouds roll o ver the hills bring ing dark ness from a (Em)bove.

But if you close your eyes,

does it al most feel like (Em)noth ing changed at all?

And if you close your eyes,

does it al most feel like (Em)you’ve been here be fore?

How am I gon na be an (G)op ti mist a (D)bout this?

How am I gon na be an (G)op ti mist a (D)bout this?

(C)Eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

(C)Oh, where do we be (G)gin?

The (Em)rub ble or our (D)sins?

(C)Oh, where do we be (G)gin?

The (Em)rub ble or our (D)sins?

And the (D)bout this?

If you close your eyes,

does it al most feel like (Em)noth ing changed at (D)all?

(C)Eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

(C)Eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Eh, eh, oh, eh, oh.

Pompeii — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Pompeii" by Bastille 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 G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Pompeii

Can I learn "Pompeii" 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 "Pompeii" with hands-separate practice in G at 116 BPM.
What key is "Pompeii" by Bastille played in?
Pompeii is arranged in the key of G 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pompeii" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 other songs by Bastille can I play here?
Try "Pompeii", "POMPEII", "Good Grief". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Pompeii"?
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 "Pompeii" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Pompeii"?
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. "Pompeii" is in the key of G at 116 BPM.

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