About “Were You There?”

Can I learn "Were You There?" 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 "Were You There?" with hands-separate practice in D at 56 BPM.

What key is "Were You There?" by Smokie Norful played in?

Were You There? is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Were You There?"?

The arrangement plays at 56 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Were You There?" 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 "Were You There?"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Were You There?"?

"Were You There?" was originally performed by Smokie Norful. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Were You There?"?

This arrangement uses 58 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab7, Abdom, Absus2, Absus4, Am7, +50 more.

What other songs by Smokie Norful can I play here?

Try "GOD IS ABLE", "PSALM 64", "I KNOW THE LORD WILL MAKE A WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Were You There?"?

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 "Were You There?" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Were You There?"?

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. "Were You There?" is in the key of D at 56 BPM.