Lyrics
I’ve been here be (Gmaj7)fore,
but al ways hit the (Gmaj7)floor.
I’ve (Cmaj7)spent a life time run ning, and I (B)al ways get a way.
But with (Cmaj7)you, I’m feel ing some thing that (B)makes me want to stay.
A Un pre pared for (Gmaj7)this;
I nev er shoot to (Gmaj7)miss.
But I (Cmaj7)feel like a storm is com ing if I’m (B)gon na make it through the day.
And there’s (Cmaj7)no more use in run ning, this is (B)some thing I’ve got ta face.
If (D)I (G)risk it all,
could (D)you (G)break our (B7)fall?
How could I (D)live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not (D6)here, I’m suf fo cat ing.
I wan na feel (D)love run through my blood.
Tell me, is (Bm7)this where I give it all up?
For (Am7)you,
I have to risk it (B7)all,
’cause the writ ing’s on the (Em7)wall.
A mil lion shards of (Gmaj7)glass
that haunt me from my (Gmaj7)past.
As the (Cmaj7)stars be a gin to gath er, and the (B)light na be it gins to fade,
when all (Cmaj7)hope be gins to shat ter, know that (B)I thing will be a fraid.
If (D)I (G)risk it all,
could (D)you (G)break our (B7)fall?
How could I (D)live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not (D6)here, I’m suf fo cat ing.
I wan na feel (D)love run through my blood.
Tell me, is (Bm7)this where I give it all up?
For (Am7)you,
I have to risk it (B7)all,
’cause the writ ing’s on the (Em7)wall.
(Em)wall.
The (C#)writ ing’s on the (Cmaj7)wall.
How do I (D)live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not (D6)here, I’m suf fo cat ing.
I wan na feel (D)love run through my blood.
Tell me, is (Bm7)this where I give it all up?
How do I (D)live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not (D6)here, I’m suf fo cat ing.
I wan na feel (D)love run through my blood.
Tell me, is (Bm7)this where I give it all up?
For (Am7)you,
I have to risk it (B7)all,
’cause the writ ing’s on the (Em)wall.
Writing's On The Wall by Sam Smith
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 G with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Writing's On The Wall" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Writing's On The Wall" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.