Paparazzi

by Lady Gaga
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Lyrics

(Cm)We are the crowd, we’re c com ing out.

Got my flash on it’s true, need that pic ture of you.

It’s so (Ab)mag i cal,

we’d be so fan (Cm)tas ti cal.

(Cm)Leath er and jeans, ga rage glam our ous.

Not sure what it means but this pho to of us, it don’t (Ab)have a price.

Rea dy for those (Fm)flash ing lights.

’Cause you know that ba by I...

(Ab)I’m your big gest fan, I’ll fol low you un til you love me.

Pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Ba by, there’s no oth er su per star, you know that I’ll be your pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Prom ise I’ll be kind, but I won’t stop un (Fm)til that boy is mine.

(Ab)Ba by, you’ll be fa mous, chase you down un til you love me.

Pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Cm)I’ll be your girl back stage at your show.

Vel vet ropes and gui tars, yeah, ’cause you’re my rock star.

In be (Ab)tween the sets,

eye lin er and (Cm)ci gar ettes.

(Cm)Shad ow is burnt yel low, dance and re My lash es are dry, pur ple tear drops I cry,

Lov ing you is (Fm)cher ry pie.

know that ba by I...

(Ab)I’m your big gest fan, I’ll fol low you un til you love me.

Pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Ba by, there’s no oth er su per star, you know that I’ll be your pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Prom ise I’ll be kind, but I won’t stop un (Fm)til that boy is mine.

(Ab)Ba by, you’ll be fa mous, chase you down un til you love me.

Pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(CN.C.)Real good, we dance in the stu di o.

Snap, snap to that shit on the ra di o.

Don’t stop for an y one

We’re plas tic but we’ll still have fun.

Paparazzi — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 114 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.

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About “Paparazzi

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Paparazzi" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga in?
The backing track is in Ab at 114 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 "Paparazzi" 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 "Paparazzi"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Paparazzi", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Paparazzi" 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 "Paparazzi"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Paparazzi"?
"Paparazzi" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Lady Gaga are available?
Other accompaniments by Lady Gaga: "Alejandro", "Applause", "Bad Romance". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Paparazzi" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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