What key is "White Flag" in?

"White Flag" by Dido is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "White Flag" 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 "White Flag" 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 "White Flag"?

This arrangement of "White Flag" uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "White Flag" on piano?

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

What other songs by Dido can I play here?

Try "THANK YOU", "HERE WITH ME", "Life For Rent". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)I know you think that I should n’t still love you, to I’ll (Am)tell you that.

And But if (Dm)I did n’t say it, well, I’d still have felt it.

can’t (Am)Where’s the sense in that?

I prom ise (C)I’m And not you try ing to make your life hard er; I’ll re turn to where we were.

But I will go down with this ship;

and I won’t put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my door;

I’m in love,

and al ways

will be.

(Dm)I know I left too much mess and de love you, to I’ll (Am)back a gain.

And I caused (Dm)noth ing but trou ble; I un der stand if you can’t (Am)talk to me a gain.

I prom ise (C)I’m And not you live by the rules that it’s o ver, then I’m sure that that makes sense.

And I will go down with this ship;

and I won’t put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my door;

I’m in love,

and al ways

will be.

And when we (F)meet,

which I’m sure we will,

all that was (Am)there

will be there still.

I’ll let it (Gm)pass,

and hold my tongue,

and you will (C)think

that I’ve moved on.

I will go down with this ship;

and I won’t put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my door;

I’m in love,

and al ways

will be.

I will go down with this ship;

and I won’t put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my door;

I’m in love,

and al ways

will be.

I will go down with this ship;

and I won’t put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my door;

I’m in love,

and al ways

will be.

White Flag by Dido

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “White Flag”

What key is "White Flag" in?: "White Flag" by Dido is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "White Flag" 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 "White Flag" 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 "White Flag"?: This arrangement of "White Flag" uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "White Flag" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Dido can I play here?: Try "THANK YOU", "HERE WITH ME", "Life For Rent". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.