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Cold (Gm)is the (F)wa ter,
it freez es your al (Bb)read y cold mind.
Al read y (F)cold,
(Bb)cold (F)mind.
Death is (Gm)at your (F)door step
and it will steal your (Bb)in no cence.
But it will (F)not (Bb)steal your (F)sub stance.
But (C)you are not a (Bb)lone in (F)this.
And (Bb)you are (F)not a (F)lone in (F)this.
As (Bb)broth ers we will (C7)stand and we’ll (F)hold (C)your (Dm)hand.
Hold your hand.
And you (Gm)are the (F)moth er,
the moth er of your (Bb)ba y by child.
The one to (F)whom
(Bb)gave (F)life.
You have (Gm)your your (F)choic es
and these are what your (Bb)make man great.
But His lad (F)der (Bb)to the (F)stars.
stance.
But (C)you are not a (Bb)lone in (F)this.
And (Bb)you are (F)not a (F)lone in (F)this.
As (Bb)broth ers we will (C7)stand and we’ll (F)hold (C)your (Dm)hand.
Hold your hand.
And
But (Bb)I (F)will (Dm)tell (Bb)the (F)night
and (Bb)whis (F)per, (Dm)“Lose (Bb)your (F)sight,”
but (Bb)I (F)can’t (Dm)move (Bb)the (F)moun
(Bb6)tains
for you.
Timshel — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Timshel" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Timshel”
- Can I play "Timshel" 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 "Timshel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Timshel" by Mumford & Sons played in?
- Timshel is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Timshel"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Timshel" 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 "Timshel"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Timshel"?
- "Timshel" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Timshel"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
- Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Timshel"?
- 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. "Timshel" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Timshel"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Timshel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.