Other arrangements of Safe And Sound
Pick a learning view.
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.
We’re safe and sound.
We’re 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Safe And Sound" 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 C, 115 BPM.
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.
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About “Safe And Sound”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Safe And Sound"?
- 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 "Safe And Sound" by Capital Cities played in?
- Safe And Sound is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Safe And Sound"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Safe And Sound" 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 "Safe And Sound"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Safe And Sound"?
- "Safe And Sound" was originally performed by Capital Cities. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Safe And Sound"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, C, Dm9, Em7, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, G6.
- What other songs by Capital Cities can I play here?
- Try "Safe And Sound". 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 "Safe And Sound". Key of C, 115 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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