What key is "Still" in?

"Still" by The Commodores is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Still" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Still" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Still"?

This arrangement of "Still" uses 11 chords: Am7, Bb, C, C7, C9, Cmaj7, Dm7, Fmaj7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Still" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?

Try "BRICK HOUSE", "EASY", "SAIL ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Csus)La dy,

morn ing’s just a (Fmaj7)mo ment a way, and (Gsus)I’m (G)with (Gsus)out (G)you (Csus)once (C)a gain.

You (Csus)laughed (C)at me,

you said you’ve nev er (Fmaj7)need ed me.

I (Gsus)won (G)der (Gsus)if (G)you (Csus)need (C)me now.

So (Bb)man (C)y (Fmaj7)dreams that flew a way,

so (Cmaj7)man y words we did n’t say.

Two peo ple (Fmaj7)know, deep in a storm.

where (G)did we (Cmaj7)go,

where’d we (C7)need ed you so Lost what we des p’rate found,

you know we (Cmaj7)let each oth er down,

(Bb)but (C7)then, (Fmaj7)most of all,

I (Am7)do (Dm7)love you

(C7)We (Bb)played (C7)the

Still by The Commodores

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with seventh chords — your right hand will cycle through Am7, Dm7, Fmaj7, Cmaj7, and several G and C voicings, so take a moment before you play to find each shape and notice how many share common tones.

Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern: root on the beat, chord on the "and," steady and unhurried at 100 BPM.

Practice that left hand alone first until it feels automatic, because the real challenge is keeping it smooth when your right hand shifts between shapes.

Watch the move into Bb — it's the one chord outside the key of C and tends to catch people off guard, so loop that bar a few times.

Use gentle sustain pedal, lifting on each new chord change to keep the melancholic mood warm but not muddy.

By the end, you'll have eleven chord shapes under your fingers — that's a serious vocabulary win.

About “Still”

What key is "Still" in?: "Still" by The Commodores is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Still" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Still" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Still"?: This arrangement of "Still" uses 11 chords: Am7, Bb, C, C7, C9, Cmaj7, Dm7, Fmaj7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Still" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?: Try "BRICK HOUSE", "EASY", "SAIL ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.