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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Flood" by Take That 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 D, 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”
- Can I learn "The Flood" 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 "The Flood" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Flood"?
- 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 "The Flood" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Flood"?
- 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. "The Flood" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
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