What key is "Strong" in?

"Strong" by Sonna is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Strong" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Strong" 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 "Strong"?

This arrangement of "Strong" uses 20 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, C, Cm, +12 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

In a (Eb5)per fect sto ry book

the (Fm7)world is brave and good:

a (Eb)he ro takes your hand; sweet (F)love will (F7)fol (Bb7)low.

But (Eb5)life’s a dif f’rent game,

the (Fm7)sor row and the pain.

a (Eb)On ly you can change your (F)love will (F7)fol (Bb7)low.

But (F7)world to mor (Bb7)row.

(Ab)Let (Bb)your (Cm)smile (Bb)light (Eb)up (F)the (Bb)sky;

(Ab)keep (Bb)your (Cm)spir (Bb)it (Eb)soar (F)ing (Bb)high.

(Eb)Trust in your (Bb)heart, and your (Fm7)soul shines for ev er and ev er.

(Eb)Hold fast to (Bb)kind ness; your (Fm7)light shines for ev er and ev er.

(Eb)I

be lieve

in (Fm7)you and in me.

(Eb)We

(Bb)are

(Fm11)strong.

When (Eb5)once up on a time,

in (Fm)sto ries and in rhyme,

a (Eb)mo ment you can shine and (F7)wear

your own crown.

(Fm11)strong.

A (Ab6)bird

all a (Eb)lone

on the (Bb)wing

can (Fm)still

be (Abmaj9)strong and (Bb)sing,

(C)sing.

(F)Trust in your (C)heart, and your (Gm7)soul shines for ev er and ev er.

(F)Hold fast to (C)kind ness; your (Gm7)light shines for ev er and ev er.

(F)I

be lieve

in (Gm7)you and in me.

(F)We

(C)are

(Gm7)strong.

Strong by Sonna

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Strong”

What key is "Strong" in?: "Strong" by Sonna is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Strong" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Strong" 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 "Strong"?: This arrangement of "Strong" uses 20 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, C, Cm, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Strong" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.