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God bless us, (Dmsus4)ev ’ry one; we’re a bro ken peo ple liv ing un der (Dmsus4)load ed gun.
And it can’t be out fought, it can’t be out done, it can’t be out matched, it can’t be out run, no!
God bless us, (Dmsus4)ev ’ry one; we’re a bro ken peo ple liv ing un der (Dmsus4)load ed gun.
And it can’t be out fought, it can’t be out done, it can’t be out matched, it can’t be out run, no!
And when I close my eyes to night to sym pho nies of blind ing light, (God bless us, ’ry one; we’re a bro ken peo ple liv ing un der (Dmsus4)load ed gun.) Oh, like mem o ries in cold de cay, trans mis sions ech o ing a way, far from the world of you and I, where o ceans bleed in to the sky.
God save us, (Dmsus4)ev ’ry one.
Will we burn in side the fires of a (Dmsus4)thou sand suns, for the sins of our hand, the sins of our tongues, the sins of our fa ther, the sins of our young?
No!
God save us, (Dmsus4)ev ’ry one.
Will we burn in side the fires of a (Dmsus4)thou sand suns, for the sins of our hand, the sins of our tongues, the sins of our fa ther, the sins of our young?
No!
And when I close my eyes to night, to sym pho nies of blind ing light.
(God save us, ’ry one.
Will we burn in side the fires of a (Dmsus4)thou sand suns?) Oh, like mem o ries in cold de cay, trans mis sions ech o ing a way, far from the world with you and I, (CN.C.)where o ceans bleed in to the sky.
Oh, like mem o ries in cold de cay, trans mis sions ech o ing a way, far from the world of you and I, where o ceans bleed in to the sky.
Lift me up,
let me go.
Lift me up,
let me go.
Lift me up,
Lift me up,
let me go.
Lift me up,
let me go.
Lift me up,
(Lift me up,
let me go.)
(Lift me up,
let me go.
(Lift me up.) God bless us, (Am)ev ’ry one; we’re a bro ken peo ple liv ing un der (G)load ed gun.
And it can’t be out fought, it can’t be out done, it can’t be out matched, it can’t be out run, no!
up, God bless us, (Am)ev ’ry one; we’re a bro ken peo ple liv ing un der (G)load ed gun.
And it can’t be out fought, it can’t be out done, it can’t be out matched, it can’t be out run.
The Catalyst — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Catalyst" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 132 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Catalyst”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Catalyst"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Catalyst" by Linkin Park played in?
- The Catalyst is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Catalyst"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Catalyst" 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 Catalyst"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Catalyst"?
- "The Catalyst" was originally performed by Linkin Park. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Catalyst"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Apow, Asus4, Bbmaj7, C, C6, +8 more.
- What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
- Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Catalyst". Key of D, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.