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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Writing's On The Wall”
- What key is "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith played in?
- Writing's On The Wall is arranged in the key of G 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 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Writing's On The Wall" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Writing's On The Wall" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Writing's On The Wall" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Writing's On The Wall" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.