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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Call" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "The Call" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Call" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Call"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Call" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Call"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Call" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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