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I prayed for bet (G)ter days to come.
I prayed that I (G)would see the sun.
’Cause life is (G)so bur den some when ev ’ry day’s (G)a rain y one.
But sud den ly there’s no more clouds.
where And I be lieve (G)with out a doubt that heav en (G)sent an an gel down and then she turned (G)my life a round.
And you know and (G)I know friends come and (G)friends go.
Storms rise and (G)winds blow.
But one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,
there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.
You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.
’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
(Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.
Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.)
Now, peace is so (G)hard days to find.
We’re ter ror ized (G)and vic tim ized.
But that’s when (G)I close my eyes and think of you (G)to ease my mind.
You take me to an oth er place where there’s no more war, (G)just love and grace.
And ba by, (G)you re store my faith.
I know this strug (G)gle’s not in vain.
And you know and (G)I know,
through all the (G)bat tles,
Bagh dad to (G)Is rael, there’s one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,
there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.
You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.
’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
(Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.
Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.)
All right, it’s (G)all right,
all right, it’s (G)all right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
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Refuge — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Refuge" by John Legend 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 D, 100 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 “Refuge”
- Can I learn "Refuge" 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 "Refuge" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Refuge" by John Legend played in?
- Refuge is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Refuge"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Refuge" 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 "Refuge"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Refuge"?
- "Refuge" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Refuge"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
- Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Refuge"?
- 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 "Refuge" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Refuge"?
- 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. "Refuge" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.