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Learn "1999" by Prince on Piano
Master "1999" by Prince with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.
Lyrics
I was
I was dream in’ when I (Gm)wrote this, for (F6)give me if it (Gm)goes a stray,
but when I (Gm)woke up this a morn ing, I could ’ve (F6)sworn it was (Gm)judg ment day.
The sky was all (Gm)pur ple, there were (F6)peo ple run nin’ (Gm)ev ’ry where;
try in’ 2 run from the de (Gm)struc tion, and U (Gm)know I did n’t e y ven care.
’Cuz (Gm)they (F6)say two (Bb)thou sand, ze ro, ze ro, par ty (Dm7)o ver, oops, out of time.
(F6)So 2 (Bb)night I’m gon na par ty like it’s (Dm7)nine teen nine ty nine.
I was dream in’ when I (Gm)wrote this, so (F6)sue me if I (Gm)go 2 fast,
but when but (Gm)life is just a par ty, I and ’ve (F6)par ties weren’t (Gm)meant 2 last.
The War was is (Gm)all a round us, (F6)my mind says pre (Gm)pare 2 fight.
try in’ So if I got ta (Gm)die, I’m gon na (Gm)lis ten 2 my bod y 2 night.
’Cuz (Gm)they (F6)say two (Bb)thou sand, ze ro, ze ro, par ty (Dm7)o ver, oops, out of time.
(F6)So 2 (Bb)night I’m gon na par ty like it’s (Dm7)nine teen nine ty nine.
I was
If U did n’t come 2 (Gm)par ty, don’t (F6)both er knock (Gm)in’ on my door.
I got a li on in my (Gm)pock et and, (F6)ba by, he’s (Gm)read y 2 roar.
(F6)Ev ’ry bod y’s got a (Gm)bomb, we could (F6)all die (Gm)an y day.
(F6)But be fore I let that (Gm)hap pen, I’ll (F6)dance my (Gm)life a way.
’Cuz (Gm)they (F6)say two
(F6)Nine teen nine ty nine.
Don’t U wan na (F6)go?
Nine teen nine ty nine.
Don’t U wan na (F6)go?
(F6)Nine teen nine ty nine.
Don’t U wan na (F6)go?
Nine teen nine ty nine.
Don’t U wan na (F6)go?
(F6)Nine teen nine ty nine.
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How to Play "1999" on Piano
- 1Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
- 2Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
- 3Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
- 4Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
- 5Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.