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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 66 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sandcastles”
- What key is "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé played in?
- Sandcastles is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sandcastles" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sandcastles" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sandcastles" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.