I've been reflecting on LadyDpiano's top blog posts over the years. It's always good to look at the stats and see what readers like the most. Maybe you'll discover some chord progressions to your favorite songs here. Thanks again for stopping by. Wishing you the best with piano practice!
Don't You Remember was written in 2011 by Adele Adkins and Dan Wilson. It is a slow, acoustic Ballad with 4/4 time signature in the Key of Eb. I love to hear Adele sing with her powerful voice and watch her great stage performance. Do you have a favorite Adele song?
Eb Ab
When will I see you again?
Cm
You left with no goodbye
EbAb
Not a single word was said
Eb Eb/G Ab
No final kiss to seal any sins
Cm EbAb
I had no idea of the state we were in
[Bridge]
Bb
I know I have a fickle heart
And a bitterness
Cm
And a wandering eye
GBb
And a heaviness in my head
[Chorus]
EbEbmaj7 Ab
But don't you remember?
Fm7 BbEb
Don't you remember?
Ab Eb Gm7 Ab
The reason you loved me before
Fm7 Bb Eb Ebsus Eb
Baby please remember me once more
[Verse]
EbAb
When was the last time that you thought of me?
CmEbAb
Or have you completely erased me from your memory?
Eb Eb/G Ab
I often think about where I went wrong
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/a/adele/284384.html ]CmEbAb
The more I do the less I know
[Bridge]
Bb
I know I have a fickle heart
And a bitterness
Cm
And a wandering eye
GBb
And a heaviness in my head
[Chorus]
Eb Ebmaj7 Ab
But don't you remember?
Fm7 BbEb
Don't you remember?
AbEbGm7Ab
The reason you loved me before
Fm7 Bb Ab
Baby please remember me once more
[Verse]
CbGb/Db
Gave you the space so you could breathe
DbAb
I kept my distance so you would be free
Cb Ebm
In hope that you'd find the missing piece
FmBb
To bring you back to me
[Chorus]
FAm7Bb
Why don't you remember?
GmCF
Don't you remember?
BbFAm7Bb
The reason you loved me before
Gm7 CBb
Baby please remember me once more
DAG
When will I see you again?
DAG
You left with no goodbye, not a single word was said
DAG
No final kiss to seal anything
DAG
I had no idea of the state we were in.
EE7
I know I have a fickle heart and bitterness
GA
And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head
D--A--G-- D--A--G--
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
D--A--G--
The reason you loved me before,
D--AD
Baby please remember me once more.
DAG
When was the last time you thought of me?
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/a/adele/280504.html ]DAG
Or have you completely erased me from your memories?
DAG
Cause I often think about where I want to roam.
D--A-- G
You more I do, the less I know.
EE7
I know I have a fickle heart and bitterness
GA
And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head
D--A--G-- D--A--G--
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
D--A--G--
The reason you loved me before,
D--AD
Baby please remember me once more.
Ohhhh
FC
I gave you the space so you could breathe,
G
I kept my distance so you would be free,
FC
I hope that you find the missing piece
G
To bring you back to me.
D--A--G-- D--A--G--
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
D--A--G--
The reason you loved me before,
D--AD
Baby please remember me once more.
DAG
When will I see you again?
A lovely moment at the Grammys for me was hearing Adele belt out, one of my favorite songs,
Rolling In The Deep. I like her, plus her communication I saw on an interview. I just had a very brief moment this a.m. to walk through the music myself. Next time, I'll have it memorized. It's pretty simple to play. It's a fast, peppy song filled with power chords. It was nice to have Adele back with us after taking some time off for vocal surgery. I have not posted about Whitney Houston yet but I plan to after her memorial service, with respect for her family. As many of you know, she was one my favorite artists, along with the rest of the world! We all thought of her and felt very sad. WE will always love you Whitney... more later.
CmGm
There's a fire starting in my heart,
BbGmBb
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark
CmGm
Finally, I can see you crystal clear.
BbGmBb
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare.
CmGm
See how I leave, with every piece of you
BbGmBb
Don't underestimate the things that I will do.
CmGm
There's a fire starting in my heart,
BbGmBb
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark
AbBbGm
The scars of your love, remind me of us.
Ab
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
BbGm
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
G
I can't help feeling...
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
AbRolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
AbBb
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
CmGm
Baby I have no story to be told,
BbGmBb
But I've heard one of you and I'm gonna make your head burn.
CmGm
Think of me in the depths of your despair.
BbGmBb
Making a home down there, as mine sure won't be shared.
AbBbGm
The scars of your love, remind me of us.
Ab
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
BbGm
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
G
I can't help feeling...
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
Ab
Rolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
Ab
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
BbAbBb
We could have had it all
CmBb
Rolling in the Deep
Ab
Your had my heart Inside of your hand
Bb
And you played it To the beat
Cm
Throw yourself through ever open door (Whoa)
Count your blessings to find what look for (Whoa-uh)
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (Whoa)
And pay me back in kind- You reap just what you sow.
CmBb
(I wish you... Never had met me)
Ab
We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall... Rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
We could have had it all yeah ( I wish you... never had met me)
Ab
It all. (Tears are gonna fall)
Bb
It all, It all (Rolling in the deep)
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
Ab
Rolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
Ab
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
Ab
Rolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
Ab
But you played it
You played it.
You played it.
BbCm
You played it to the beat.
Adele dominated the grammys with 6 wins, so talented!
Music Chords
In music, a powerchord Play (also fifth chord) is a chord consisting of only the root note of the chord and the fifth interval, usually played on electric guitar ... Power chords are often performed within a single octave, as this results
in the closest matching of overtones. Octave doubling is sometimes done
in power chords. Power chords are often pitched
in a middle register. If they are too low, they tend to sound unclear
and boomy. When played too high they lack depth and power.
Do you have a favorite Adele song? I like this one. A great music software to help you stay on track with this driving beat song is Back Pocket Band Software. I own it and how I wish I had used it on this particular song for demonstration.
Here's what it does:
* It gives you access to over 350 real-sounding backing tracks.
* Practice and live performance files are played in all 12 keys.
* You can choose between multiple speeds: slow, medium, and fast.
* 3 different sections, 9 styles of music, & drums-only option.
* Instant streaming playback and automatic downloading to your system for burning to cd, transfer to ipod, and editing.
* And much more...
Have fun playing Rolling In The Deep. If you like to play Coldplay, with that driving bass line, you'll enjoy this!
Best,
LadyD
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King
Awhile back I posted the chords to an Adele song, Set-fire-to-rain. There was a little discussion going on about minor chords. Reviewing them, we remember to flat (lower) the third of the chord. So, Gm is a music abbreviation for G minor and you would play G, Bb, D together (block chord) or arpeggiate it, you know a broken chord that is rolled. Now, Dm is a D minor chord that is played on all white keys, DFA because a D Major chord is DF#A.
Adele has another song that I like called Someone Like You! Do you know it?
You can download the sheet music for free and solo music as well at Adele.
So, here are the music chords for you:
Intro
=====
AC#m/G#F#mD
Verse 1
=======
A C#m/G#
I heard that you're settled down
F#m
That you found a girl
D
And you're married now
A C#m/G#
I heard that your dreams came true
F#m
Guess she gave you things
D
I didn't give to you
A C#m/G#
Old friend why are you so shy
F#m
It ain't like you to hold back
D
Or hide from life
Bridge 1
========
EF#mD
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited but
I couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it
E
I'd hoped you'd see my face
F#mDDmaj7D
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over
Chorus 1
========
A C/G# F#mD
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
AC/G#F#mD
I wish nothing but the best for you too
AEF#mD
Don't forget me I beg I re-member you said
AE/G# F#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts in-stead
AE/G# F#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah
Verse 2
=======
AC#m/G#
You'd know how time flies
F#m
Only yesterday
D
was the time of our lives
A
We were born and raised
C#m/G#
In a summer haze
F#mD
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
Bridge 2
========
EF#mD
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited but
D
I couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it
E
I'd hoped you'd see my face
F#mDDmaj7D
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over
Chorus 2
========
AC/G#F#mD
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
AEF#mD
I wish nothing but the best for you too
AEF#mD
Don't forget me I beg I re-member you said
AEF#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts in-stead, yeah
Break
=====
E/B
Nothing compares no worries or cares
F#m
Regrets and mistakes their memories make
D5
Who would have known how
BmA/C#D
Bitter-sweet this would taste
Chorus 3
========
A C/G# F#mD
Never mind I’ll find someone like you
AEF#mD
I wish nothing but the best for you too
AEF#mD
Don't forget me I beg I re-member you said
AEF#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts in-stead
Chorus 4 / Outro
================
AC/G#F#mD
Never mind I’ll find someone like you
AEF#mD
I wish nothing but the best for you too
AEF#mD
Don't forget me I beg I re-member you said
AEF#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts in-stead
AEF#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts in-stead
AEF#mD
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
Yeah Yeah
Chord Breakdown:
A = AE/ACE
C#m/G# = G#E/G#C#E
F#m = F#C#/F#C#F#
D = DD/ADF#
E/B = BB/G#BE
Bm = BB/BEB
A/C# = C#C#/C#EA
Such a pretty song in the Key of A. Remember to listen to those broken
chords in your right hand as you listen to the video. Use the sustain
Practicing with this song, you could use this type of music software available for your PC or MAC, calledBack Pocket Band
Looking at the chord chart, we would play the vi chord (Dminor), then to the I chord (F), on to the V chord which is C and then we move on to the ii chord with Gm. Bb is the IV chord.
So, if you aren't familiar with reading notes, hear is a chord chart to what is listed above:
D/DFA F/CFA C/CEG G/BbDG Bb/BbDF
Absolute
C
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
First Chord: D minor = DFA Second Chord: F Major = CFA
Absolute
C
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
The 4th chord to the song is G minor (BbDG). Yes, I skipped C chord (CEG). You know it!
Absolute
C
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
Bb
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
Last chord to the song, BbDF
Now, what gives the piano sounding with that special part is hearing those chords played with running eighth notes separately, with loose wrist and smooth broken r.h. chords.
R.H. Arpeggio Chords (Broken Chords)
Here's the entire chord chart to Set Fire to the Rain by Adele:
Intro: Dm, F, C, GmVerse:
DmF
I let it fall, my heart,
CGm
And as it fell you rose to claim it.
DmF
It was dark and I was over,
CBb
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
Verse
DmF....
My hands they're strong,
but my knees were far too weak,
Stand in your arms
without fall to your your feet,
Refrain:
DmGm
But there's a side to you that I never knew, I never knew.
DmDm
All the things you'd say, they where never true, never true,
BbC
And the games you'd play, you would always, always win.
[Chorus: ]
Dm
But I set fire to the rain,
C
Watch it pour as I touched your face,
Gm
well it burn while I cry,
DmC
Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!
Verse:
When I'm with you
I could stay there,
Close my eyes, feel you're here forever,
You and me together, nothing is better!
Refrain:
Cause there's a side to you that I never, never knew,
All the things you'd say they where never true, never true,
And the games you'd play, you would always, always win.
[Chorus: ]
But I set fire to the rain,
Watch it pour as I touched your face,
well it burned while I cry,
Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
And it felt something die,
Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time!
Bridge:
BbF/A
Sometimes I wake up by the door,
AmC
That heart you caught, must be waiting for you,
BbF/A
Even now when we're already over,
AmC
I can't help myself from looking for you
[Chorus: ]
I set fire to the rain,
Watch it pour as I touch your face,
well it burn when I cry,
Cause I heard it screaming your name, your name
I set fire to the rain,
And I threw us into the flames
Cause I knew that was the last time
The last time, oh, oh!
Outro: Chorus Chords
Let it burn!
Let it burn!
A great tool, music software that is, for piano practice is Song Robot
I sure like the song. Do you have an Adele favorite?
Best,
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King
I love teaching beginners, young children, and adults. I offer piano lessons for ages 3-103 and all levels from primer to advanced. We have a blast with piano games, playing duets, learning songs and theory.
I offer private and group lessons. I am a WunderKeys piano teacher for preschoolers, 3-years-old to Kindergarten. We have 2 recitals, Fall and Spring.
Thank You!
I've Been Mentioned!
Billie
“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” – Billie Holiday
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