Other arrangements of Terrified
Pick a learning view.
(Eb)You
by the light
is the great est find.
In a world
full of wrong,
you’re the thing that’s right.
Fin ’lly made it through the lone ly to the oth er side.
You said it a gain, my heart’s in mo tion.
Ev er y word feels like a shoot (Ab)ing star.
I’m at the edge of my e mo tions, watch ing the shad ows burn ing in (Ab)the dark.
And (Eb)I’m,
I’m in love
and (Cm)I’m,
I’m ter (Ab)ri fied.
For the first time and the last time in my on
(Ab)ly
life.
And (Eb)this
could be good, it’s al read y bet ter than last.
And (Eb)noth ing’s worse
than know ing you’re hold ing back.
I could be all that you need ed if you let me try.
You said it a gain,
ly...
I on ly said it ’cause I mean it.
Oh.
I on ly mean it ’cause it’s true.
So don’t you doubt what I’ve been dream ing
’cause it fills me up and (Bb)holds me close when (Ab)ev er I’m with out you.
You said it a gain, my heart’s in mo tion,
ev er y word feels like a shoot (Eb)ing star.
Watch ing the sha dows burn ing in (Ab)the dark.
And (Eb)I’m,
I’m in love,
and (Cm)I’m,
I’m ter (Ab)ri fied.
For the first time and the last time in my on
ly
life.
Life.
Life.
In my on
ly
life.
Terrified — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Terrified" by Katharine McPhee 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 Ab, 58 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 “Terrified”
- Can I learn "Terrified" 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 "Terrified" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 58 BPM.
- What key is "Terrified" by Katharine McPhee played in?
- Terrified 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 "Terrified"?
- The arrangement plays at 58 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Terrified" 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 "Terrified"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Terrified"?
- "Terrified" was originally performed by Katharine McPhee. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Terrified"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, Fm.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Terrified"?
- 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 "Terrified" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Terrified"?
- 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. "Terrified" is in the key of Ab at 58 BPM.
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