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Tell me (D)some thing, (G)girl:
are you hap py in this (G)mod ern (D)world,
or do (D)you need (G)more?
Is there some thing that you’re (G)search ing (D)for?
(Em7)I’m
(D)fall (G)ing.
In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing
(D)for (G)change,
and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.
Tell me (D)some thing, (G)boy:
aren’t you tired, py in this (G)fill that (D)void,
or do (D)you need (G)more?
Ain’t it hard keep ing it (G)so hard (D)core?
(Em7)I’m
(D)fall (G)ing.
In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing
(D)for (G)change,
and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.
(G)fear my (D)self.
(Am)I’m off the deep end.
(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.
(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.
We’re (G)far from the shal low now.
In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal, -al low,
in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.
In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal, -al low,
we’re (G)far from the shal low now.
(Bm)Oh,
ah,
ah,
ah,
oh, ah,
ah.
(Am)I’m off the deep end.
(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.
(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.
We’re (G)far from the shal low now.
In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal low,
in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.
In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal low,
we’re (G)far from the shal low now.
Shallow — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Shallow" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 96 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand independence — the walking bass pattern keeps your left hand moving stepwise between chord roots while your right hand holds longer melodic phrases, so start hands-separate until each feels automatic.
At 96 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but watch the transition from G to D to Em7 to C: that progression moves quickly in the chorus and the Em7 shape can trip you up if you're not pre-positioning your fingers during the D chord.
Also keep an eye on the A major chord — it's borrowed from outside the key of G, so it'll feel unexpected under your hand compared to the Am you play elsewhere.
Use light sustain pedal through the verses to maintain that melancholic legato, but lift cleanly on each chord change so the walking bass doesn't blur.
Loop the chorus at half-tempo until those four-chord turnarounds feel effortless.
This is the song that'll really solidify your ability to manage a steady, independent bass line underneath an expressive melody — a skill you'll use in every ballad from here on out.
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About “Shallow”
- Can I play "Shallow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Shallow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Shallow" by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper played in?
- Shallow 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 "Shallow"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shallow" 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 "Shallow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shallow"?
- "Shallow" was originally performed by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shallow"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper can I play here?
- Try "MUSIC TO MY EYES", "Shallow (from A Star Is Born)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Shallow"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Shallow" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Shallow"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shallow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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