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Well, you
send end my life a whirl in’, But dar lin’, when you’re twirl in’ than on ors out the floor.
And who
cares dar a bout to mor row?
and What more is to mor row than an oth get out er of (D)reach,
when you
(C)swept me a way?
Yeah, you
(C)swept me a way.
I see
the end such of the rain bow.
but what more is a rain bow you col that I’m of reach?
If you
come dar down to my win dow, when I climb out my win dow, and then we’ll er will a of (D)reach,
then you
(C)swept me a way?
Yeah, you
(C)swept me a way.
I see You said
Life is ev er chang ing, but I will al ways find a con stant and com fort in your love.
(G)With your heart my soul is bound.
And as we dance, I know that heav en can be found.
Well, you
send my life a whirl in’, dar lin’, when you’re twirl in’ on the floor.
And who
cares a bout to mor row?
What more is to mor row than an oth er day
when you
(C)swept me a way?
Yeah, you
(C)swept me a way.
Yeah, you
(C)swept me a way.
Swept Away — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Swept Away" by The Avett Brothers 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 G, 166 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with four essential chords — G, C, D, and Em — while your left hand locks into a steady octave bass pattern that gives the song its warm, grounded feel.
At 166 BPM it moves briskly, so start at half speed and focus on getting your left-hand octaves smooth and even before adding the right hand on top.
The trickiest moment for most students is the transition from C back to G — your hand has to reset quickly, so practice just that two-chord switch in a loop until it feels automatic.
Once both hands are comfortable separately, bring them together at a slow tempo and gradually nudge the speed up.
Watch that you don't rush through the Em sections; the romantic mood comes from letting those minor phrases breathe.
Light sustain pedal, changed with each chord, will help everything sing without getting muddy.
This is the piece that'll make your I–IV–V–vi progressions feel like second nature, and that foundation follows you into hundreds of songs.
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About “Swept Away”
- Can I learn "Swept Away" 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 "Swept Away" with hands-separate practice in G at 166 BPM.
- What key is "Swept Away" by The Avett Brothers played in?
- Swept Away 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 "Swept Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 166 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Swept Away" 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 "Swept Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Swept Away"?
- "Swept Away" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Swept Away"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
- Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "NOVEMBER BLUE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Swept Away"?
- 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 "Swept Away" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Swept Away"?
- 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. "Swept Away" is in the key of G at 166 BPM.
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