Piano Notes for Ashes of Eden (Breaking Benjamin)
| F (Eb Eb) | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
[Bb] Will the [Cm] faithful be rewarded
(Eb Eb) | (Bb) G (G) F G~~~
When we [Ab] come to the end
(Eb Eb) | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
Will I [Eb] miss the final warning
(Eb Eb) | F (F) F~~ G (F) F~
From the [Bb] lie that I have lived
Key Information
Key Signature: Three flats (B♭, E♭, A♭)
Scale: C minor Scale (Three black keys)
C minor Scale Notes: C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C
The relative major of C minor is E♭ major (same notes but arranged in a different order).
E♭ major Scale Notes: E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D, E♭
Ashes of Eden Piano Chords
Notes of the C Minor Scale:
C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C
Chords of the C Minor Scale:
Cm, Ddm, Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, and Bb
(i.e., C minor, D diminished, Eb major, F minor, G minor, Ab major, and Bb major)
For more information about chords in the key of C minor, including their formula, intervals, key count and number of sharps, please visit:
List of Chords in C Minor Scale
Tempo: 80 bpm
Time Signature: 4/4
Difficulty Level: Beginner, Intermediate
“Ashes of Eden” by Breaking Benjamin, from Dark Before Dawn, explores profound themes of faith, longing, and spiritual desperation.
It acts as a plea to a higher power (or lost loved one) to stay amidst profound loneliness, doubt, and darkness.
The lyrics reflect feelings of unworthiness, questioning if redemption is possible, yet still seeking salvation.
Many interpret the song as a conversation with God, where the narrator struggles with faith during dark times, feeling abandoned or doubting their worthiness.
Ashes of Eden Piano Tutorial
Symbols Used in the Song
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Ashes of Eden Piano Notes and Chords
Intro
Chords for the intro:
| Eb~ G~~~
[C]
| Eb~ G~~~
[Ab]
| Eb~ G~~~
[Eb]
| Eb~ G~~
[Bb]
Verse 1 (1)
Will the faithful be rewarded
When we come to the end?
Will I miss the final warning
From the lie that I have lived?
| F (Eb Eb) | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
[Bb] Will the [Cm] faithful be rewarded
(Eb Eb) | (Bb) G (G) F G~~~
When we [Ab] come to the end
(Eb Eb) | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
Will I [Eb] miss the final warning
(Eb Eb) | F (F) F~~ G (F) F~
From the [Bb] lie that I have lived
Verse 1 (2)
Is there anybody calling?
I can see the soul within
And I am not worthy
I am not worthy of this
Eb Eb | (Bb) G (G) F (F) Eb~~
Is there [Cm] anybody calling
(Eb G) | Bb (C* G) F G~~
I can [Ab] see the soul within
Eb F F~ | ~ G F (F) Eb~~
And I am [Eb] not worthy
Eb F~ | ~ G F F~~ Eb F Eb~
I am [Bb] not worthy of this
Pre-Chorus
Are you with me after all?
Why can’t I hear you?
Are you with me through it all?
Then why can’t I feel you?
| Eb* Eb*~ D*~ | ~ Bb
[Cm] Are you with [Bb] me
Bb~~ G Bb | C*~~~
after all [Ab]
| Eb* Eb* Eb* F*~~ F* | G*~~
[Ab] Why can’t I hear you [Bb]
| Eb* Eb*~ Eb* | F*~
[Cm] Are you with [Bb] me
Eb* D*~~ Bb Bb
through it all
| C*~ (D* C*) Bb~~ Bb | Eb* Eb* Eb* F*~~ F* | G*~~
[Ab] Then why can’t I feel you [Bb]
Chorus
Stay with me, don’t let me go
Because there’s nothing left at all
Stay with me, don’t let me go
Until the ashes of Eden fall
| Ab* G* G* F*~
[Eb] Stay with me,
| F* F*~~ Eb* Eb*~ | ~
[Bb] don’t let me go [Cm]
Eb Bb Bb | C*~ Bb~~ Eb~~ F~ Eb~
Because there’s [Ab] nothing left at all
| Ab* G* G* F*~
[Eb] Stay with me,
| F* F*~~ D* Eb*~ | ~ (D*) C*~~
[Bb] don’t let me [Cm] go
Eb Bb Bb | C*~ Bb~~ Eb Eb~ F~~ Eb~
Until the [Ab] Ashes of Eden fall
Music
| Eb~ G~~~ | Eb~ G~~~
[C] [Ab]
| Eb~ G~~~ | Eb~ G~~
[Eb] [Bb]
Verse 2
Will the darkness fall upon me
When the air is growing thin?
Will the light begin to pull me
To its everlasting will?
I can hear the voices haunting
There is nothing left to fear
And I am still calling
I am still calling to you
F (Eb G) | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
Will the [Cm] darkness fall upon me
(Eb G) | (Bb) G (G) F G~~~
When the [Ab] air is growing thin
(Eb G) | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
Will the [Eb] light begin to pull me
(Eb Eb) | (F F F) F~~ G (F) F~
To its [Bb] everlasting will
Eb Eb | Bb (G G) F (F) Eb~~
I can [Cm] hear the voices haunting
(Eb Eb) | (Bb) C* G~~ (F) G~~
There is [Ab] nothing left to fear
Eb F F~ | ~ G~ (F) Eb~~
And I am [Eb] still calling
Eb F~ | ~ G~ F~~ Eb F~ | Eb~~
I am [Bb] still calling to you
Pre-Chorus
| Eb* Eb*~ D*~ | ~ Bb Bb~~ G Bb | C*~~~
[Cm] Are you with [Bb] me after all [Ab]
| Eb* Eb* Eb* F*~~ F* | G*~~
[Ab] Why can’t I hear you [Bb]
| ~ Eb* Eb*~ Eb* | F*~ Eb* D*~~ Bb Bb
[Cm] Are you with [Bb] me through it all
| C*~ (D* C*) Bb~~ Bb | Eb* Eb* Eb* F*~~ F* | G*~~
[Ab] Then why can’t I feel you [Bb]
Chorus
| Ab* G* G* F*~
[Eb] Stay with me,
| F* F*~~ Eb* Eb*~ | ~
[Bb] don’t let me go [Cm]
Eb Bb Bb | C*~ Bb~~ Eb~~ F~ Eb~
Because there’s [Ab] nothing left at all
| Ab* G* G* F*~
[Eb] Stay with me,
| F* F*~~ D* Eb*~ | ~ (D*) C*~~
[Bb] don’t let me [Cm] go
Eb Bb Bb | C*~ Bb~~ Eb Eb~ F~~ Eb~
Until the [Ab] Ashes of Eden fall
Bridge
Don’t let go, don’t let go
Don’t let go, don’t let go
Don’t let go, don’t let go
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