Writing's On The Wall

by Sam Smith
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I’ve been here

be (Gmaj7)fore

but al ways hit

the (Gmaj7)floor.

I’ve (C)spent a life time run ning and I (B)al ways get a way,

but with (C)you I’m feel ing some thing that (B)makes me want to stay.

A I’m pre pared

for (Gmaj7)this,

I nev er shoot

to (Gmaj7)miss.

But I (C)feel like a storm is com ing,

if I’m (B)gon na make it through the day

then there’s (C)no more use in run ning,

this is (B)some thing I got ta face.

If I (G)risk it all

could you break my (B7)fall?

How do I (Em)live?

How do I (D)breathe?

When you’re not (C)here I’m suf fo cat (D)ing.

I want to feel (Em)love run through my (D)blood, tell me is (C)this where I give it all (Bm)up?

For (Am7)you,

I have to risk it (B7)all

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

A mil lion shards

of (Gmaj7)glass

that haunt me from

my (Gmaj7)past.

As the (C)stars like be gin to ga ther

and the (B)light na be it gins to fade,

when all (C)hope be gins to shat ter

know that (B)I thing won’t be a fraid.

If I (G)risk it all

could you break my (B7)fall?

How do I (Em)live?

How do I (D)breathe?

When you’re not (C)here I’m suf fo cat (D)ing.

I want to feel (Em)love run through my (D)blood, tell me is (C)this where I give it all (Bm)up?

For (Am7)you,

I have to risk it (B7)all

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

(Em)wall.

Writing's On The Wall by Sam Smith

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 64 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. 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 E with a tempo of 64 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Writing's On The Wall" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
What chords are used in "Writing's On The Wall"?
This arrangement of "Writing's On The Wall" uses 11 chords: Am7, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, +3 more.
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.

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