What key is "Unsteady" in?

"Unsteady" by X Ambassadors is in the key of D with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Unsteady" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Unsteady" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Unsteady"?

This arrangement of "Unsteady" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G, Gsus2.

How long does it take to learn "Unsteady" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by X Ambassadors can I play here?

Try "RENEGADES", "Renegades", "Unsteady". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (D)lit tle un stead y.

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (D)lit tle un stead y.

(CN.C.)lit tle un stead y.

Ma ma, come here,

that you’re ap tired of (D)be ing a lone.

pear.

Dad dy, (A)know you’re try lone ing ’cause to fight house when you (D)feel like home.

ing.

But If you love me, don’t let go.

Oh.

If you love me, don’t let go.

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (D)lit tle un stead y.

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (D)lit tle un stead y.

Moth er, I know

that you’re ap tired of (D)be ing a lone.

pear.

Dad, I (A)know you’re try lone ing ’cause to fight house when you (D)feel like fly ing.

But If you love me, don’t let go.

Oh.

If you love me, don’t let go.

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (D)lit tle un stead y.

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (D)lit tle un stead y.

(Bm)Hold,

hold on,

hold on to me.

’Cause I’m a (Bm)lit tle un stead y,

a (CN.C.)lit tle un stead y.

Unsteady by X Ambassadors

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Unsteady”

What key is "Unsteady" in?: "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors is in the key of D with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Unsteady" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Unsteady" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Unsteady"?: This arrangement of "Unsteady" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G, Gsus2.
How long does it take to learn "Unsteady" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by X Ambassadors can I play here?: Try "RENEGADES", "Renegades", "Unsteady". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.