The Call

by Regina Spektor
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Lyrics

It start ed out as a feel ing,

which then grew in to a hope,

which then turned in to a (Bb)qui et thought, which then turned in to a qui et word.

And (F)then that word grew loud er and loud er, (Bb)till it was a bat tle cry.

I’ll (Gm)come back

when you (F)call

(Bb)me.

(Gm)No need to say good bye.

(Bb)Just be cause ev ’ry thing’s chang ing does n’t mean it’s nev (Gm7)er been this way be fore.

But (Bb)All you can do is try to know who your friends are as (Gm7)you head off to the war.

(F)Pick a star on (F)the dark ho ri zon and (Bb)fol low the light.

You’ll (Bbmaj7)come back

when it’s (F)o

(Bb)ver.

(Gm7)No need to (Bb)say good bye.

You’ll (Bb)come back

when it’s (F)o

(Bb)ver.

(Gm)No need to (F6)say good bye.

(Gm)No need to (F6)say good bye.

You’ll (Bb)come back

when they (F)call

(Bb)you.

(Gm)No need to (F6)say good bye.

The Call — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Call" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Call

Why does "The Call" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Call".
What key is "The Call" by Regina Spektor played in?
The Call is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Call"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Call" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Call"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Call"?
"The Call" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Call"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Cm7, Eb, F, F6, +3 more.
What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Call"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Call".
Can I see all the notes in "The Call"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 90 BPM.

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