What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry in?

The backing track is in G at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "Hot N Cold" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "Hot N Cold"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hot N Cold", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Hot N Cold" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "Hot N Cold"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Hot N Cold"?

"Hot N Cold" was originally performed by Katy Perry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Katy Perry are available?

Other accompaniments by Katy Perry: "E.T.", "Firework", "Firework". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(G)You change your mind

like a girl

chang es clothes.

Yeah, (G)you P.

like a bitch,

I would know.

Used And to laugh (G)you al ways think,

al ways speak

crit i c’ly.

I should know

that you’re not good for me.

’Cause you’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up then you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

(G)You, you don’t real ly want to (D)stay, no, you, but you don’t real ly want to (C)go o.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

(G)We used to be

just like twins,

so in sync.

The (G)same en er gy

now’s a dead

bat ter y.

Used And to laugh (G)you ’bout noth ing,

now you’re plain

bor i ing.

I should know

that you’re not gon na change.

’Cause you’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up then you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

(G)You, you don’t real ly want to (D)stay, no, you, but you don’t real ly want to (C)go o.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

Some one call the doc tor, got a case of a love bi po lar.

Stuck on a rol ler coast er, (G)can’t get off this ride.

(G)You change your mind

like a girl

chang es clothes.

’Cause you’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

You’re hot we make up.

(G)You, you don’t real ly want to (D)stay, no, you, but you don’t real ly want to (C)go o.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in and you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

Hot N Cold — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 132 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Hot N Cold”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry in?: The backing track is in G at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Hot N Cold" with this accompaniment?: Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Hot N Cold"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hot N Cold", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hot N Cold" as a backing track for my instrument?: Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Hot N Cold"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hot N Cold"?: "Hot N Cold" was originally performed by Katy Perry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Katy Perry are available?: Other accompaniments by Katy Perry: "E.T.", "Firework", "Firework". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.