What key is "Writing's On The Wall" in?

"Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Writing's On The Wall" 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 "Writing's On The Wall" 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 "Writing's On The Wall"?

This arrangement of "Writing's On The Wall" uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, Dbmaj7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Writing's On The Wall" 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 Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "PRAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve been here be fore,

but al ways hit the floor.

I’ve (Dbmaj7)spent a life time run ning, and I (Csus)al ways get a way.

But with (Dbmaj7)you, I’m feel ing some thing that (Csus)makes me want to stay.

A Un pre pared for this;

I nev er shoot to miss.

But I (Dbmaj7)feel like a storm is com ing if I’m (Csus)gon na make it through the day.

And there’s (Dbmaj7)no more use in run ning; this is (Csus)some thing I’ve got ta face.

If (Eb)I (Ab)risk it all,

could (Eb)you (Ab)break our (C7)fall?

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb6/9)breathe?

When you’re not (Dbmaj7)here, I’m suf fo cat (Eb6/9)ing.

I wan na feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb6/9)blood.

Tell me, is (Dbmaj7)this where I give it all (Cm7)up?

For (Bbm7)you, I have to risk it (Cm7)all,

’cause the writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

A mil lion shards of glass

that haunt me from my past.

As the (Dbmaj7)stars be gin storm to gath er, and the (Csus)light na be it gins to fade, when all (Dbmaj7)hope be gins to shat ter, know that (Csus)I thing will be a fraid.

If (Eb)I (Ab)risk it all,

could (Eb)you (Ab)break our (C7)fall?

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb6/9)breathe?

When you’re not (Dbmaj7)here, I’m suf fo cat (Eb6/9)ing.

I wan na feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb6/9)blood.

Tell me, is (Dbmaj7)this where I give it all (Cm7)up?

For (Bbm7)you, I have to risk it (Cm7)all,

’cause the writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

(Fm)wall.

The writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb6/9)breathe?

When you’re not (Dbmaj7)here, I’m suf fo cat (Eb6/9)ing.

I wan na feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb6/9)blood.

Tell me, is (Dbmaj7)this where I give it all (Eb6/9)up?

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb6/9)breathe?

When you’re not (Dbmaj7)here, I’m suf fo cat (Eb6/9)ing.

I wan na feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb6/9)blood.

Tell me, is (Dbmaj7)this where I give it all (Cm7)up?

For (Bbm7)you, I have to risk it (Cm7)all,

(CN.C.)’cause the writ ing’s on the wall.

Writing's On The Wall by Sam Smith

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Writing's On The Wall”

What key is "Writing's On The Wall" in?: "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Writing's On The Wall" 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 "Writing's On The Wall" 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 "Writing's On The Wall"?: This arrangement of "Writing's On The Wall" uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, Dbmaj7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Writing's On The Wall" 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 Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "PRAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.