About “The Only Exception”

Can I play "The Only Exception" 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 Only Exception" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

What key is "The Only Exception" by Hayley Williams played in?

The Only Exception is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Only Exception"?

The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Only Exception" 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 Only Exception"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "The Only Exception"?

"The Only Exception" was originally performed by Hayley Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "The Only Exception"?

This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, Gm6.

Can a complete beginner play "The Only Exception"?

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 Only Exception" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "The Only Exception"?

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 Only Exception" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.