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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wrecking Ball" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Wrecking Ball" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wrecking Ball" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Wrecking Ball"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Wrecking Ball" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Wrecking Ball"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wrecking Ball" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.