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Skies are cry ing; I am watch ing, catch ing tear drops in my (D)hands.
On ly si lence as it’s end ing, like we nev er had a (D)chance.
Do you have to make me feel like but there’s noth ing left of (D)me?
You can take ev ’ry thing I (C)have.
You can break ev ’ry thing I (D)am like I’m made of glass,
like I’m made of pa per.
You go on and try to tear me (C)down.
I will be ris ing from the (D)ground like a sky scrap er,
like a sky scrap er.
As the smoke clears, I a wak en and un tan gle you from (D)me.
Would it make you as feel bet ter like to watch me while I (D)bleed?
All my win dows still are bro ken, but I’m stand ing on my (D)feet.
You can take ev ’ry thing I (C)have.
You can break ev ’ry thing I (D)am like I’m made of glass,
like I’m made of pa per.
You go on and try to tear me (C)down.
I will be ris ing from the (D)ground like a sky scrap er,
like a sky scrap er.
As the smoke
Go, run, run, (Em)run, I’m gon na stay right here.
Watch you dis ap pear,
yeah.
Go, run, run, (Em)run, yeah, it’s a (D)long way down,
but I am (G)clos er to the clouds up here.
You can take ev ’ry thing I (C)have.
You can break ev ’ry thing I (D)am like I’m made of glass,
like I’m made of pa per.
Go on and try to tear me (C)down.
I will be ris ing from the (D)ground like a sky scrap er,
like a sky scrap er.
Like a sky scrap er,
like a sky scrap er.
Like a sky scrap er.
Skyscraper — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 110 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 “Skyscraper”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Skyscraper"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato played in?
- Skyscraper 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 "Skyscraper"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Skyscraper" 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 "Skyscraper"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Skyscraper"?
- "Skyscraper" was originally performed by Demi Lovato. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Demi Lovato can I play here?
- Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Skyscraper" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.