Other arrangements of Separate Ways
Pick a learning view.
I see a change has (Fmaj7)come in to our lives;
it’s not the same as it (Bb)used to be.
And it’s not too late to re al ize our mis takes.
We’re just not (Gm7)right for each (Bb)oth
(F)er.
Love has slipped a way
and left us on ly friends.
We al most seem like (Bb)stran
gers,
all that’s left be tween us are the (F)mem o ries we shared of the (Gm7)times we thought we cared for each (Bb6)oth
(F)er.
Now there’s noth ing left to do but (Fmaj7)go our sep ’rate ways
and pick up all the piec es left be (Bb)hind
us.
And may be some day
some where a long the way
an (C7)oth er love will (Bb)find
(F)us.
(F)Some day when she’s old er may be (Fmaj7)she will un der stand
(F7)why her mom and dad are not to (Bb)geth er.
The tears that she will cry when I (Gm)have to say good bye
will (Gm)tear at my (Gm7)heart for (Bb)ev
(F)er.
Separate Ways — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley 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 F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Separate Ways”
- Can I learn "Separate Ways" 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 "Separate Ways" with hands-separate practice in F at 80 BPM.
- What key is "Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Separate Ways is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Separate Ways"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Separate Ways" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Separate Ways"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Separate Ways"?
- "Separate Ways" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Separate Ways"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, C7, Db7, F, F7, Fmaj7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Separate Ways"?
- 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 "Separate Ways" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Separate Ways"?
- 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. "Separate Ways" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.