About “The Only Exception”

Can I learn "The Only Exception" 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 Only Exception" with hands-separate practice in C at 70 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Only Exception"?

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 Only Exception" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "The Only Exception"?

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 Only Exception" is in the key of C at 70 BPM.