What key is "Winter Song" in?

"Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Winter Song" 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 "Winter Song" 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 "Winter Song"?

This arrangement of "Winter Song" uses 7 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Db, F, Gb, Gbsus2.

How long does it take to learn "Winter Song" 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 Sara Bareilles can I play here?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bbm)Bum bum bum bum (Ab)bum bum (Db)bum bum bum bum bum bum (Gb)bum bum bum bum (Bbm)bum bum (Bbm)bum bum.

(Bbm)This is my win (Ab)ter song (Db)to you.

The storm is com (Gb)ing soon; it rolls (Bbm)in from (Bbm)the sea.

My voice, a bea (Ab)con in (Db)the night.

My words will be (Gb)your light to car (Bbm)ry you (Bbm)to me.

Is love a (Gb)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love…

(Bbm)They say that things (Ab)just can (Db)not grow be neath the win (Gb)ter snow, (Gbsus2)or so I have been told.

They say we’re bur (Ab)ied (Db)far

just like a dis (Gb)tant star I sim (Bbm)ply can (Bbm)not hold.

Is love a (Gb)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

This is my win ter song.

De cem ber nev er felt so long

’cause you’re not where you be long,

in (Absus4)side my (Db)arms.

(Bbm)Bum bum bum bum (Ab)bum bum (Db)bum bum bum bum bum bum (Gb)bum bum bum bum (Bbm)bum bum (Bbm)bum bum.

(Bbm)I still be lieve (Ab)in sum (Db)mer days.

The sea sons al (Gb)ways change and life will (Db)find a way.

I’ll be your har (Ab)vest er (Db)of light and send it out to night so we can (Db)start a gain.

Is love a (Db)arms.

(Bbm)This is my win (Ab)ter song (Db)to you.

The storm is com (Gb)ing soon; it rolls (Bbm)in from (Bbm)the sea.

My love, a bea (Ab)con in (Db)the night.

My words will be (Gb)your light to car (Bbm)ry you to (Absus4)me.

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a (Gbsus2)live?

Is love a (Bbm)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a (Gbsus2)live?

Is love a (Bbm)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a (Gbsus2)live?

Is love a (Bbm)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a live?

Winter Song by Sara Bareilles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Winter Song”

What key is "Winter Song" in?: "Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Winter Song" 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 "Winter Song" 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 "Winter Song"?: This arrangement of "Winter Song" uses 7 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Db, F, Gb, Gbsus2.
How long does it take to learn "Winter Song" 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 Sara Bareilles can I play here?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.