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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Writing's On The Wall”
- Can I learn "Writing's On The Wall" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Writing's On The Wall" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Writing's On The Wall"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Writing's On The Wall" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Writing's On The Wall"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Writing's On The Wall" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
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