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Pick a learning view.
I was six years old
when my par ents went a way.
I was stuck in side some a (A)bro ken life I could n’t wish a way.
She was beau ti ful.
She had ev ’ry thing and more,
and my es cape was (A)hid ing out and run ning for the door.
Some bod y lis ten, please.
It (Am7)used to be so hard you be ing me.
Liv ing in the shad ow of some one else ’s dream,
try ing to find a hand to hold, but ev ’ry touch felt cold to me.
Liv ing in a night mare, a nev er end ing sleep,
but now that I am wide a wake, my chains are fin ’lly free.
Don’t feel sor ry for me.
All the days col lid
one less per fect than the next.
I was stuck in side some one (A)else ’s life, and al ways sec ond best.
Oh, I love you now,
’cause now I re al ize more,
that it’s safe out to (A)come a live in my i den ti ty.
So if you’re lis ten ing,
there’s (Am7)so much more to me you have n’t seen.
Liv ing in the shad ow of some one else ’s dream,
try ing to find a hand to hold, but ev ’ry touch felt cold to me.
Liv ing in a night mare, a nev er end ing sleep,
but now that I am wide a wake, I chains can fin ’lly see.
Don’t feel sor ry for me.
Don’t feel sor ry for me.
Moth er, sis ter, fa ther, sis ter, moth (Fsus2)er,
ev ’ry thing’s cool now.
Moth er, sis ter, fa ther, sis ter, moth (Fsus2)er,
ev ’ry thing’s cool now.
Oh, my life is good.
I’ve got more than an y one (Dm11)should.
Oh, my life is good
and the past is in the past.
I was liv ing in the shad ow of some one else ’s dream,
try ing to find a hand to hold, but ev ’ry touch felt cold to me.
I’m liv ing in a new day, I’m liv ing it for me.
And now that I am wide a wake, yeah, I can fin ’lly be, so don’t feel sor ry for me.
Don’t feel (F)sor ry, don’t feel sor ry for me.
Don’t feel (F)sor ry, don’t feel sor ry for me.
Liv ing in, liv ing in, liv ing (G7)in the shad ow, (C)liv ing in, liv ing in, liv ing in
a new day.
Shadow — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Shadow" by Ashlee Simpson 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 G, 78 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 “Shadow”
- Can I learn "Shadow" 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 "Shadow" with hands-separate practice in G at 78 BPM.
- What key is "Shadow" by Ashlee Simpson played in?
- Shadow is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shadow"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shadow" 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 "Shadow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shadow"?
- "Shadow" was originally performed by Ashlee Simpson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shadow"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, C, D, Dmin, F, F6, Fmaj9, Fsus2, +2 more.
- What other songs by Ashlee Simpson can I play here?
- Try "L.O.V.E.", "BOYFRIEND", "CATCH ME WHEN I FALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Shadow"?
- 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 "Shadow" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Shadow"?
- 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. "Shadow" is in the key of G at 78 BPM.
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