Piano Notes for Apologize – Timbaland ft. OneRepublic – CDE FGAB
This pop ballad Apologize with a driving beat, features a haunting and repetitive melody. The piano plays a supporting role with rhythmic chords and occasional flourishes.
The left hand plays steady, pulsing chords, while the right hand follows the melodic line. It often uses minor chords and arpeggios, creating a dramatic and emotional sound.
Key Information for the Song Apologize
Scale: Eb Major Scale (three black keys)
Key Signature: Three flats (Bb, Eb, Ab)
Eb Major Scale Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D
Tempo: 118 bpm
Time Signature: 4/4
Difficulty Level: Intermediate, Advanced
This post provides the letter notes for the melody of Apologize by Timbaland and Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic). The song is in Eb major with a tempo of 118 BPM and a 4/4 time signature. These notes are intended for piano and are suitable for players with some experience.
Tips to Play the Piano Notes for Apologize
Some letter notes for the song Apologize are given in brackets like (notes); play those notes continuously or connected.
~ – wavy line (tilde) after a note means to sustain that note or press that note for longer.
Part 1 (Intro Music)
(Eb *G C *G) | (Eb *G C*G)
(F *Ab C *Ab) | (F *Ab C *Ab)
(Eb *G *Bb *G) | (Eb *G *Bb *G)
(F *Bb) (D *Bb) (F *Bb) (Eb D)
(Eb C) (Eb C) (Eb C) (Eb C)
(F C) (F C) (F C) (F C)
(Eb*Bb) (Eb*Bb) (Eb*Bb) (Eb*Bb)
(F*Bb) (F*Bb) (F*Bb) Eb
Part 1 (Verse 1)
I’m holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
And I’m hearing what you say
But I just can’t make a sound
Bb C* Bb C* Bb Bb~
I’m holding on your rope
Bb G Bb~ Bb~ Bb~ Eb F G~~
Got me ten feet off the ground
Transition: Eb~ D~*Bb~
Bb C* Bb C* Bb Bb~
And I’m hearing what you say
Bb G Bb~ Bb~ Bb~ Eb F G~~
But I just can’t make a sound
Transition: Eb~ D~*Bb~
Part 2 (Verse 1)
You tell me that you need me
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You tell me that you’re sorry
Didn’t think I’d turn around and say
Bb C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb*~
You tell me that you need me
C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb* Eb*~~
Then you go and cut me down,
Bb F*~~ G*~~
but wait
C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb*~
You tell me that you’re sorry
C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb* Eb*~~~
Didn’t think I’d turn around
Bb Bb F*~~~
and say
Part 3 (Chorus)
That it’s too late to apologize, it’s too late
I said it’s too late to apologize, it’s too late. Too late, oh
Eb* Eb* Bb* Bb*~ Eb* Eb* C* Eb* C*~~
That it’s too late to apologize,
Bb Bb* Bb* ~~~
it’s too late
Eb* Eb* C* Bb* Bb*~ Eb* Eb* C* Eb*~ C*~~~
I said it’s too late to apologize,
Bb Bb* Bb* ~~~
it’s too late
F*~ G* G*~~~
Too late, oh
Part 4 (Verse 2)
I’d take another chance, take a fall.
Take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But it’s nothing new, yeah yeah
I loved you with a fire red, now it’s turning blue
And you say sorry like the angel
Heaven let me think it was you
But I’m afraid
C* C* Bb C* Bb Bb~ Bb G Bb~
I’d take another chance, take a fall
Bb G Bb~ F G~~
Take a shot for you
Eb F G Bb C* Bb C* Bb C* Bb C*~
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
C* Bb Bb~~ (G G) Bb~ Eb F G~~ Bb~~ Bb C*~~
But it’s nothing new, yeah yeah
Bb C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb*~ F*~~
I loved you with a fire red,
C*~ C* Eb*~ Eb*~~
now it’s turning blue
C* C* F*~ G*~~~ C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb*~
And you say sorry like the angel
C* Bb C* Bb C*~ Eb* Eb*~~
Heaven let me think it was you
Bb F*~ F*~ F*~ G*~
But I’m afraid
Part 4 (Chorus)
It’s too late to apologize, it’s too late
I said it’s too late to apologize, it’s too late, whoa
Bb Bb* Bb*~ Eb* Eb* C* Eb* C*~~
it’s too late to apologize,
Bb Bb* Bb* ~~~
it’s too late
Eb* Eb* C* Bb* Bb*~ Eb* Eb* C* Eb*~ C*~~~
I said it’s too late to apologize,
Bb Bb* Bb* ~~~
it’s too late
F*~ G* G*~~~
Too late, oh
