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(D)Stand ing
on the edge of for (G)ev er,
at the start of what (Bm)ev er,
shout ing love at the (F#m)world.
(D)Back then
but we were like (G)cave men.
But we met the (Bm)moon and the stars
or you’ll then we for (F#m)gave ing them.
We will meet you where the lights are.
The de fend ers of the faith, we are.
(Em)Where the thun der turns a round they’ll (G)run so hard we’ll tear the ground a (Bm)way.
You know (C#)no
one (B)dies
in these (Em)love
drowned
(B)eyes.
Through our (Em)love
drowned
(B)eyes Then we’ll watch you (F#sus4)sleep to night.
(G)Al though no one un der (D)stood we were hold ing back the flood, learn ing how to dance the rain.
(G)We were hold ing back the flood.
They said we’d nev er dance a gain.
(D)Bleed
in’,
but none of us (G)leav
in’.
But Wash your mouth (Bm)son, and the stars
or you’ll find your self (F#m)float ing home.
Here we come now,
on a dark star,
see ing de mons,
not what we are.
are.
(Em)Ti ny minds and ea ger hands will (G)try to strike, but now will end to (Bm)day.
You There’s (C#)pro gress
(B)now
where there (Em)once was
(B)none.
Where there (Em)once was
(B)none.
Then ev ’ry thing (F#sus4)came a long.
(G)Al though no one un der (D)stood we were hold ing back the flood, learn ing how to dance the rain.
(G)There was more of them than us, They now they’ll nev er dance a gain.
(G)Al though no one un der (D)stood, there was more of them than us, learn ing how to dance the rain.
(G)We were hold ing back the flood.
They said we’d nev er dance a gain.
(G6)Hey.
(G6)Hey.
(G)Al though no one un der (D)stood, there was more of them them us, learn ing how to dance the rain.
(G)There was more of them than us, now they’ll nev er dance a gain.
Now we’ll nev er dance a gain.
(G)Oh, ah.
(D)Oh, ah.
(A)Oh, ah.
Oh, ah.
The Flood — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "The Flood" by Take That in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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 “The Flood”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Flood"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "The Flood" by Take That played in?
- The Flood 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 Flood"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Flood" 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 "The Flood"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Flood"?
- "The Flood" was originally performed by Take That. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Flood"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, D, Em, F#, +5 more.
- What other songs by Take That can I play here?
- Try "Greatest Day", "RULE THE WORLD", "Back For Good". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "The Flood" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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