Sandcastles

by Beyoncé
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sandcastles" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 66 BPM.

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About “Sandcastles”

What key is "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé played in?
Sandcastles is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sandcastles"?
The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sandcastles" 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 "Sandcastles"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sandcastles"?
"Sandcastles" was originally performed by Beyoncé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sandcastles"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Cm7, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, Em7, F, +1 more.
What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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