Zero

by Imagine Dragons
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Zero

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

I find it hard to say the things I wan na say the most, I find a lit tle bit of stead y as I get tain close, I find a bal ance in the mid dle of the cha os.

Send me low, send me high, send me nev er dem i god.

I re mem ber walk ing in the cold of No vem ber, hop ing that I make it to the end of De cem ber.

Twen ty sev en years and the end on my mind, but hold ing to the thought of an oth er the time.

But, look ing to the ways of the ones be fore me, look ing for the path of the young and lone ly.

I don’t wan na hear a bout what to do.

do, no.

I don’t wan na do it just to do it for you.

Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

I find it hard to tell you how I wan na run a way.

I un der stand it al ways makes you feel a get tain way.

I find a bal ance in the mid dle of the cha os.

Send me up, send me down, send me nev er dem i god.

I re mem ber walk ing in the heat of the sum mer, wide ing eyed I one it with a mind full of won der.

Twen ty sev en years and I’ve noth ing to show.

but Fall ing from the dove to the dark of the time.

But, Look ing to the ways of the ones be fore me, look ing for the path of the young and lone ly.

I don’t wan na hear a bout what to do.

do, no.

I don’t wan na do it just to do it for you.

Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

look ing for a way out.

Let me tell you ’bout (D)it, let me tell you ’bout (C)it.

May be you’re the same as me.

Let me tell you ’bout (D)it, let me tell you ’bout (C)it.

They say the truth will set you (G)free.

Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)(Ooh,

(D)ooh,

(Em)ooh.

(G)Ooh,

(D)ooh,

(Em)ooh.)

Zero — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

6 people have learned this song

Learn "Zero" 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 G, 125 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Zero”

Can I play "Zero" 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 "Zero" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Zero" by Imagine Dragons played in?
Zero 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 "Zero"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Zero" 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 "Zero"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Zero"?
"Zero" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Zero"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Cpow, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Zero"?
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. "Zero" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Zero"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Zero" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.