Other arrangements of This Masquerade
Pick a learning view.
Are we real ly hap py
with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,
look ing for the right
words to (C7sus)say?
(Fm)Search ing but not find ing
un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,
we’re lost
in this (C7sus)mas
quer ade.
(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way
from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er
from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.
(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time
I see your eyes.
And no mat ter how
hard (C7sus)I try
to (Fm)un der stand the rea son
why we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
Are we real ly hap py
with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,
look ing for the right
words to (C7sus)say?
(Fm)Search ing but not find ing
un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,
we’re lost
in this (C7sus)mas
quer ade.
(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way
from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.
(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time
I see your eyes.
And no mat ter how
hard (C7sus)I try
to (Fm)un der stand the rea son why we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
We’re (Dbmaj7)lost
in a mas
quer (Fm)ade.
And we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
This Masquerade — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "This Masquerade" by Carpenters 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 Ab, 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 “This Masquerade”
- Can I learn "This Masquerade" 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 "This Masquerade" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 100 BPM.
- What key is "This Masquerade" by Carpenters played in?
- This Masquerade is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Masquerade"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Masquerade" 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 "This Masquerade"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Masquerade"?
- "This Masquerade" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Masquerade"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab7, B7, Bb, Bb9, Bbm7, C6, C7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Masquerade"?
- 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 "This Masquerade" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "This Masquerade"?
- 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. "This Masquerade" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.