Walls

by Tom Petty
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Lyrics

And Some a days are dia monds,

some a days are rocks.

It Some doors are o pen,

it some roads are blocked.

And Sun downs are gold en,

then fade a way.

And if I nev er do noth ing,

I’ll get you back some day.

’Cause you got a (Bb)heart so (F)big

it could (Bb)crush this (F)town.

And I can’t hold

out for (Dm)ev er.

E ven (C)walls (C7sus)fall (F)down.

And Some a days your is land

some a bar ri cade.

It keeps out the dan ger,

it holds in the pain.

And some downs you’re hap py,

some times you cry.

And Half of me er is o cean,

I’ll half of me is sky.

But you got a (Bb)heart so (F)big

it could (Bb)crush this (F)town.

And I can’t hold

out for (Dm)ev er.

E ven (C)walls (C7sus)fall (F)down.

(F)down.

Ba by, you got a (Bb)heart so (F)big

it could (Bb)crush this (F)town.

And I can’t hold

out for (Dm)ev er.

E ven (C)walls (C7sus)fall (F)down.

Yes they do.

Yes they do.

They fall (F)down.

(F)down.

Walls by Tom Petty

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 101 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Walls”

What key is "Walls" in?
"Walls" by Tom Petty is in the key of F with a tempo of 101 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Walls" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Walls" 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 "Walls"?
This arrangement of "Walls" uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Fsus4, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Walls" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.