How to Practice All of Me on Piano
John Legend
About this piece
A modern wedding classic with a gospel-tinged chord progression. The four-flat key signature uses mostly black keys in the left hand, which actually makes the hand positions more comfortable than they look.
Practice tips
- The intro's Ab-Fm-Db-Eb progression uses inversions to minimize hand movement — find the voicings where your hand barely has to shift between chords.
- In the pre-chorus ('Cards on the table'), the left hand switches to a walking bass line — practice this transition separately as it's the trickiest moment.
- Voice the right-hand melody notes on beats 1 and 3 slightly louder to capture the vocal rhythm, especially in the chorus where the melody syncopates.
Common mistake
Struggling with the key signature by trying to read every accidental — instead, learn the four flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db) once and trust your hands on the black keys.
How long to learn
Frequently asked questions
How hard is All of Me to play on piano?
All of Me is rated Beginner. A modern wedding classic with a gospel-tinged chord progression.
How long does it take to learn All of Me?
For a beginner, expect 2-3 weeks. An intermediate player can learn it in 3-5 days.
What key is All of Me in?
All of Me is in A-flat major, typically performed at around 63 BPM.
What's the most common mistake when learning All of Me?
Struggling with the key signature by trying to read every accidental — instead, learn the four flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db) once and trust your hands on the black keys.
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