Other arrangements of Strong
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Strong" by Sonna in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 144 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Strong”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Strong"?
- 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 Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Strong" by Sonna played in?
- Strong is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Strong"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Strong" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Strong"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Strong"?
- "Strong" was originally performed by Sonna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Strong"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, C, Cm, +12 more.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Strong" 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 Ab, 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 144 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.