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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Writing's On The Wall" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “Writing's On The Wall”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Writing's On The Wall" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Writing's On The Wall" is in Bb.
- What key is "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith played in?
- Writing's On The Wall is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Writing's On The Wall"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Writing's On The Wall" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Writing's On The Wall"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Writing's On The Wall"?
- "Writing's On The Wall" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Writing's On The Wall"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, Dbmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "PRAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Writing's On The Wall" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Writing's On The Wall" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Writing's On The Wall"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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