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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sandcastles" by Beyoncé in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Sandcastles" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sandcastles" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 66 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sandcastles"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sandcastles" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sandcastles"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sandcastles" is in the key of Bb at 66 BPM.