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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Writing's On The Wall" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 64 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Writing's On The Wall”
- Can I play "Writing's On The Wall" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Writing's On The Wall" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith played in?
- Writing's On The Wall is arranged in the key of E 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 64 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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: Am7, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, +3 more.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Writing's On The Wall"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Writing's On The Wall" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Writing's On The Wall"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Writing's On The Wall" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.