101

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "101" by Alicia Keys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “101”

Can I learn "101" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "101" with hands-separate practice in F at 70 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "101"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "101" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "101"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "101" is in the key of F at 70 BPM.