We built sand (Ebsus2)cas tles
that washed a (Bb)way.
I
made
you
(Gm)cry
when I walked a (Bb)way.
Oh,
and (F)al though I (Gm)prom ised
that I could n’t stay,
ba by, bah,
ev er y (Cm7)prom ise
don’t work out that (Bbsus2)way.
(F)Oh,
babe.
Ev er y (E)prom ise
don’t work out that (Bb)way.
Dish es (F)smashed on my (Gm)count er
from our last en (Ebsus2)count er,
pic tures snatched out the (Bb)frame.
Bitch, I scratched out your (Dm)name
and your face.
What is it a (Gm)bout you
that I can’t e (E)rase,
ba by, when ev er y (Cm7)prom ise
don’t work out that (Bb)way?
(F)No, no, (Gm)no, babe,
when ev er y (E)prom ise
don’t work out that (Bb)way.
And your heart is (Ebsus2)bro ken
’cause I walked a (Bb)way.
Show
me
your
(Gm)scars
and I won’t walk a (Bb)way,
oh.
And (F)I know I (Gm)prom ised
that I could n’t stay,
ba ba by.
Ev er y (Cm7)prom ise
don’t work out that (Bbsus2)way.
(F)No, no, no, no, (Gm)no.
Ev er y (E)prom ise
don’t work out that (Bb)way.
Sandcastles by Beyoncé
3 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sandcastles”
- What key is "Sandcastles" in?
- "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Sandcastles" 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 "Sandcastles" 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 "Sandcastles"?
- This arrangement of "Sandcastles" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Cm7, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, Em7, F, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Sandcastles" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
- Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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