Other arrangements of The Wall
Pick a learning view.
I’m (G#m)wo ven in a fan ta sy.
I (D#m)can’t be lieve the things I see.
The (F#)path that I have cho sen now has (Bmaj7)led me to a wall.
And (G#m6)with each pass ing day ing I feel a (Bb7sus)lit tle more like (Eb)some thing dear was (Bb7sus)lost.
It (Cbmaj7)ris es now be (Db)fore ter me, a (Cbmaj7)dark and si lent (Db)bar ri er be (Eb)tween
(Fm7)all I (Eb)am and (Ebm)all that I would (E)ev er want to (Cb)be.
It’s just a (Db)trav es (Eb)ty,
(Fm7)tow er (Ebm)ing, and mark ing off the (E)bound a ries my (Db)spir it
I would e (Eb)rase.
To (G#m)pass be yond is what I seek.
I (D#m)fear that I may be too weak.
And (F#)those are few who’ve seen it through to (Bmaj7)glimpse the oth er side.
The (G#m6)prom ised land is wait ure like a a (Bb7sus)maid en that is (Eb)soon to be a (Bb7sus)bride.
The (Cbmaj7)mo ment is a (Db)mas with piece; the (Cbmaj7)weight of in de (Db)ci sion’s in the (Eb)air,
(Fm7)stand ing (Eb)there, the (Ebm)sym bol and the (E)sum of all that’s (Cb)me.
It’s just a (Db)trav es (Eb)ty,
(Fm7)tow er (Ebm)ing, and block ing out the (E)light and blind ing (Db)me.
it
There want to (Eb)see.
To (Eb)loss.
The Wall — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Wall" by Kansas 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 E, 88 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 Wall”
- Can I learn "The Wall" 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 Wall" with hands-separate practice in E at 88 BPM.
- What key is "The Wall" by Kansas played in?
- The Wall is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wall"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wall" 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 Wall"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Wall"?
- "The Wall" was originally performed by Kansas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Wall"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bmaj7, C#, Cb, Cbmaj7, D, D#, +10 more.
- What other songs by Kansas can I play here?
- Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON", "DUST IN THE WIND". 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 Wall"?
- 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 Wall" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Wall"?
- 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 Wall" is in the key of E at 88 BPM.
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