Wrecking Ball

by Miley Cyrus
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Lyrics

We (Dm)clawed, we chained, our (F)hearts in vain.

We (C)jumped, nev er ask ing why.

We (Dm)kissed, I fell un (F)der your spell, a (C)love no one could de ny.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I can’t live a lie, (Dm)run ning for my life, (F)I will al ways want you.

I (CN.C.)came in like a (F)wreck ing ball,

I nev er hit so (Dm)hard in love.

All I want ed was to (F)break your walls,

all you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me.

I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball.

Yeah, I just closed my (Dm)eyes and swung,

left me crash ing in a (F)blaz ing fall.

All you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me.

Yeah, (Dm)you, wreck (Bb)me.

Yeah, (Dm)you, you wreck (Bb)me.

Wrecking Ball β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Wrecking Ball" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œWrecking Ball”

Why does "Wrecking Ball" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Wrecking Ball".
What key is "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus played in?
Wrecking Ball 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 "Wrecking Ball"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wrecking Ball" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Wrecking Ball"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wrecking Ball"?
"Wrecking Ball" was originally performed by Miley Cyrus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wrecking Ball"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?
Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Wrecking Ball"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Wrecking Ball".
Can I see all the notes in "Wrecking Ball"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.