Stockholm Syndrome

by One Direction
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Lyrics

(D)Who’s that shad ow hold ing me hos tage?

I’ve been here for days.

(D)Who’s this whis per tell ing me that I’m nev er gon na get a way.

I (Gmaj7)know they’ll be (D)com ing to (Em7)find me (D)soon.

But (Gmaj7)I fear I’m (D)get ting (Em7)used to (D)room.

be ing held by you.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)look what you’ve (A7sus4)done to me.

Oh,

ba by (Em)look what you’ve (A7sus4)done now.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)I’ll nev er (A7sus4)leave if you (Em)keep hold ing (A7sus4)me this (D)way.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)look what you’ve (A7sus4)done to me.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)you’ve got me (A7sus4)tied down.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)I’ll nev er (A7sus4)leave if you (Em)keep hold ing (A7sus4)me this (D)way.

(D)Who’s this man that’s hold ing your hand, and talk ing ’bout your eyes?

(D)Used to sing a bout be ing free, but now er he’s na changed his mind.

I (Gmaj7)know they’ll be (D)com ing to (Em7)find me (D)soon.

But (Gmaj7)Stock holm I’m (D)syn drome (Em7)in your (D)room.

Yeah, I fell for you!

Oh,

ba by, (Em)look what you’ve (A7sus4)done to me.

Oh,

ba by (Em)look what you’ve (A7sus4)done now.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)I’ll nev er (A7sus4)leave if you (Em)keep hold ing (A7sus4)me this (D)way.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)look what you’ve (A7sus4)done to me.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)you’ve got me (A7sus4)tied down.

Oh,

ba by, (Em)I’ll nev er (A7sus4)leave if you (Em)keep hold ing (A7sus4)me this (D)way.

(D)way.

Stockholm Syndrome — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stockholm Syndrome" by One Direction 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 D, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Stockholm Syndrome”

Can I learn "Stockholm Syndrome" 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 "Stockholm Syndrome" with hands-separate practice in D at 112 BPM.
What key is "Stockholm Syndrome" by One Direction played in?
Stockholm Syndrome is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stockholm Syndrome"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stockholm Syndrome" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Stockholm Syndrome"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stockholm Syndrome"?
"Stockholm Syndrome" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stockholm Syndrome"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, D, Em, Em7, Gmaj7.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stockholm Syndrome"?
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 "Stockholm Syndrome" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stockholm Syndrome"?
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. "Stockholm Syndrome" is in the key of D at 112 BPM.