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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sandcastles" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sandcastles" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sandcastles" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Sandcastles" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sandcastles" is in the key of Bb at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sandcastles"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.