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You’re used to the sound of a heart that’s break in’.
I know it don’t phase you an (Cm6)y more.
You’re the king of the game that you play in’.
I know you played it a hun dred times be fore.
I You fill your bed room up with tro phies,
then you get a kick out of clos in’ the door.
You got all them words to keep ’em hop in’.
I know you said them a hun dred times be fore.
Then there’s (Eb)me,
could I be the (G)one?
And ba by, there’s (Cm)me
to make you un (G)done.
Dar lin’, there’s (Eb)me,
no use in pre (G)tend ing.
Ooh, there’s (Eb)me,
a hun dred and (G)one.
I might as well stand in front of a let,
close my eyes a and kick the chair to the floor.
It’s got like a speed in’ train is com in’.
I know you’ve crashed it a hun dred times be fore.
Then there’s (Eb)me,
a fox for your (G)gun.
And Then by, there’s (Cm)me,
just love me for (G)fun.
Ba by, there’s (Eb)me,
no use in pre (G)tend ing.
Ooh, there’s (Eb)me,
a hun dred and (G)one.
Ev ’ry bod y (C)says I got ta be (G)cra zy,
that I de serve ev ’ry thing that I get.
But I got a feel in’ that makes me want to ig (E7)nore all that you’ve done
a hun dred times be fore.
’Cause then there’s (Eb)me,
a hun dred and (G)one.
Me,
me, a hun dred and (G)one.
me, a hun dred and (G)one.
101 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "101" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 70 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “101”
- Can I play "101" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "101" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "101" by Alicia Keys played in?
- 101 is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "101"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "101" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "101"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "101"?
- "101" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "101"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, Cm, Cm6, D, E7, Eb, F6, G, +2 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "101"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "101" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "101"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "101" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.