What key is "Symphony" in?

"Symphony" by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Symphony" 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 "Symphony" 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 "Symphony"?

This arrangement of "Symphony" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, Gm.

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

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

Lyrics

(Eb)I’ve been hear (Eb)ing sym pho (Ab)nies,

(Cm)be fore all (Gm)I heard was si (Ab)lence.

A (Eb)rhap so dy (Eb)for you and (Ab)me

and (Cm)ev ’ry me (Gm)lo dy is time (Ab)less.

(Eb)Life was string ing me a (Ab)long,

(Cm)then you came (Gm)and you cut me (Ab)loose.

Was (Eb)so lo sing ing on my (Ab)own.

Now (Cm)I can’t find (Gm)the key with out (Ab)you.

And now your song is on re peat and I’m danc in’ on to your heart beat, and when you’re gone, I feel in com plete.

So, if you want the truth,

I just wan na be part of your (Ab)sym pho ny.

Will you (Cm)hold me (Gm)tight and not let (Ab)go?

(Ab)Sym pho ny,

like a love song (Gm)on the ra di (Ab)o.

Will you (Cm)hold me (Gm)tight and not let (Ab)go?

I’m (Eb)sor ry if it’s all too (Ab)much.

(Cm)Ev ’ry day (Gm)you’re here, I’m heal (Ab)ing.

And (Eb)I was run nin’ out of (Ab)luck.

I (Cm)nev er thought I’d (Gm)find this feel ing

’cause (Cm)I’ve been hear ing (Gm)sym pho (Ab)nies,

(Cm)be fore all I (Gm)heard was si lence.

A (Cm)rhap so dy for (Gm)you and (Ab)me

and (Cm)ev ’ry mel o (Gm)dy is time (Ab)less.

And now your song is on re peat and I’m danc in’ on to your heart beat.

And when you’re gone, I feel in com plete.

So, if you want the truth,

I just wan na be part of your (Ab)sym pho ny.

Will you hold me tight and not let go?

(Ab)Sym pho ny,

like a love song on the ra di o.

(Cm)Will you hold me tight and not let (Ab)go?

(Eb)Ah, ah, ah, ah.

Ah, (Eb)ah, ah.

(Eb)Ah, ah, ah, ah.

Ah, (Eb)ah, ah.

And now your song (Ab)-

(Ab)Sym pho ny.

Will you hold me (Gm)tight and not let go?

Sym (Ab)pho ny,

like a love song on the ra di o.

Will you (Cm)hold me (Gm)tight and not let (Ab)go?

Symphony by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for navigating flat-heavy chord shapes — your right hand will cycle through Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, and Gm, all of which sit comfortably under the fingers once you commit the black-key geography to memory.

Your left hand uses a pedal bass pattern, meaning it anchors on a single repeated or sustained note while the right hand moves through changes above it — keep that left hand relaxed and steady so it doesn't drift in volume.

The trickiest transition at 120 BPM is usually Ab to Bb, where your hand shifts up a whole step quickly; isolate that two-chord move and loop it slowly until it feels automatic.

I'd suggest learning hands separately first, then combine at around 80 BPM before building up to tempo.

Watch for the tendency to rush during the upbeat chorus sections — tap your foot or count eighth notes aloud to lock in.

Once this clicks, you'll have real confidence moving between minor and major chords with flats, which opens up a huge chunk of the pop repertoire for you.

About “Symphony”

What key is "Symphony" in?: "Symphony" by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Symphony" 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 "Symphony" 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 "Symphony"?: This arrangement of "Symphony" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Symphony" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.