Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)

by Willy Russell
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Lyrics

(Cm)Shoes up on the ta ble and a (Gm)spi der’s been killed.

(Cm)Some one broke the look ing glass.

There’s a (F)full moon shin ing and the (F)salt’s been spilled.

You’re walk ing on the (F)pave ment cracks,

don’t know what’s gon na (F)come to pass.

Now, you (F)know the dev il’s got your num ber.

You know he’s gon na find ya.

You know he’s right be hind ya.

He’s star ing through your win dows, he’s (F#dim)creep ing down the (Cm)hall.

(Cm)Ain’t no point in clutch ing at your (Gm)ros a ry.

You’re al ways gon na know what was done.

(F)E ven when you shut your eyes, you still

see

that you (F)sold a son

and you can’t tell (F)an y one.

Now, you (F)know the dev il’s got your num ber.

You know he’s gon na find ya.

You know he’s right be hind ya.

He’s stand ing on your step and he’s (F#dim)knock ing at your (Cm)door,

he’s (F#dim)knock ing at your (Cm)door,

he’s (F#dim)knock ing at your door.

Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" by Willy Russell 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, 130 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)”

Can I learn "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" 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 "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" with hands-separate practice in G at 130 BPM.
What key is "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" by Willy Russell played in?
Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers) 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 "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" 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 "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)"?
"Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" was originally performed by Willy Russell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Willy Russell can I play here?
Try "Bright New Day (from Blood Brothers)", "I'm Not Saying A Word (from Blood Brothers)", "Kids' Game (from Blood Brothers)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)"?
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 "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)"?
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. "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" is in the key of G at 130 BPM.