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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Prince

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How to Play "1999" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick 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.
  2. 2
    Practice 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.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.