What key is "Safe And Sound" in?

"Safe And Sound" by Capital Cities is in the key of C with a tempo of 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Safe And Sound" 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 "Safe And Sound" 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 "Safe And Sound"?

This arrangement of "Safe And Sound" uses 8 chords: Am7, C, Dm9, Em7, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, G6.

How long does it take to learn "Safe And Sound" on piano?

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

What other songs by Capital Cities can I play here?

Try "Safe And Sound". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I could lift you up.

I could show you what you wan na see and take you where you wan na be.

You could be my luck.

E ven if the sky is fall in’ down, I know that we’ll be safe and sound.

We’re safe and sound.

I could fill your cup.

You know my (Am7)riv er won’t e vap o rate, this (G)world we still ap pre ci ate.

You could be my luck.

E ven (Am7)in a hur ri cane of frowns, I (G)know that we’ll be safe and sound.

(Fsus2)Safe and (C)sound, we’re safe and sound.

(Am7)Safe and (Em7)sound, we’re safe and sound.

(Fsus2)Hold your (C)ground, we’re safe and sound.

(Am7)Safe and (G)sound.

I could show you love.

In a (Fmaj7)tid al wave of mys ter y, you’ll (G6)still be stand ing next to me.

You could be my luck.

E ven (Fmaj7)if we’re six feet un der ground, I (G6)know that we’ll be safe and sound.

We’re safe and sound.

(Fsus2)(Safe and (C)sound.

(Am7)Safe and (Em7)sound.

(Fsus2)Hold your (C)ground.

(Am7)Safe and (G)sound.)

I could lift you up.

I could show you what you wan na see and take you where you wan na be.

You could be my luck.

E ven if the sky is fall in’ down, I know that we’ll be safe and sound.

I could lift you up.

I could (Am7)show you what you wan na see and (G)take you where you wan na be.

You could be my luck.

E ven (Am7)if the sky is fall in’ down, I (G)know that we’ll be safe and sound.

We’re safe and sound.

(Fsus2)Safe and (C)sound, we’re safe and sound.

(Am7)Safe and (G)sound, we’re safe and sound.

(Fsus2)Hold your (C)ground, we’re safe and sound.

(Am7)Safe and (G)sound, we’re safe and (CN.C.)sound.

Safe And Sound by Capital Cities

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with extended chords like Am7, Dm9, and Fmaj7 — they sound jazzy but sit nicely under your fingers in the key of C, since most use only white keys with small adjustments.

Your left hand drives the feel with an octave bass pattern, so start there: practice jumping cleanly between those octave intervals at a slow tempo until the distances feel automatic, then gradually bring it up toward 115 BPM.

The trickiest transitions tend to be moving between Fmaj7 and Fsus2 (just one note changes, so keep your hand planted) and catching the G6 without hesitating.

I'd suggest looping the verse progression hands-separately first, then combining at about 80 BPM before speeding up.

Watch your rhythm — the upbeat pop groove needs steady eighth-note energy, so avoid dragging during chord switches.

Once this clicks, you'll have real confidence handling seventh and ninth chords in any pop song that comes next.

About “Safe And Sound”

What key is "Safe And Sound" in?: "Safe And Sound" by Capital Cities is in the key of C with a tempo of 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Safe And Sound" 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 "Safe And Sound" 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 "Safe And Sound"?: This arrangement of "Safe And Sound" uses 8 chords: Am7, C, Dm9, Em7, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, G6.
How long does it take to learn "Safe And Sound" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Capital Cities can I play here?: Try "Safe And Sound". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.