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.

The Only Exception — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Only Exception" by Hayley Williams 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 C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(C)When I was young er I saw my Dad dy (Gm6)cry and curse at the wind. He (C)broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to re as sem ble it. And (C)my Mom ma swore she would nev er let (Gm6)her self for (Fmaj7)get. And (C)that was the day that I prom ised I’d nev er sing of (Gm6)love if it does not ex (Fmaj7)ist. But dar ling, (C)you are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. May be I know, some where deep in my (Gm6)soul that love nev er lasts. (C)We’ve got to find oth er ways to make it a (Gm6)lone, and keep a straight (Fmaj7)face. And (C)I’ve al ways lived like this, keep ing a com fort able (Fmaj7)dis tance. And (C)up un til now, I had sworn to my self that I’m con (Gm6)tent with lone li ness. Be cause none of it was ev er worth the risk. (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. (Dm7)Oh. (C)Oh. Hey, (Dm7)hey. Oh. I’ve got a (Dm7)tight grip on re al i ty, but I can’t let (C)go of what’s in front of me (G)here. I know you’re (Dm7)leav ing in the morn ing, when you wake up, leave me (C)with some kind of proof it’s not a (G)dream. Woah. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. You are the on ly ex cep tion, you are the on ly ex cep tion. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. And (Bb)I’m on my (F)way to be liev ing. Oh, and (Bb)I’m on my (F)way to be liev ing.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Hayley Williams

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How to Play "The Only Exception" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.