A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody

by Irving Berlin
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I have an ear for mu sic, (D#7)and (D7)I have an eye for a (G)maid.

I hear a pret ty girl ie, (D#7)with (D7)each pret ty tune that’s (G)played.

They go to geth (Cdim)er, like sun ny (Dm)weath (E7)er goes with the (Em)month (A7)of (Am7)May.

(G)I’ve stud ied girls and mu sic, (D#7)so (D7)I’m qual i fied to (G)say: (C9)A (B7)pret (Bb7)ty (A7)girl

is (C#maj7)like (A7)a (Bm)mel o (D7)dy

that (G)haunts you (Gm)night (G)and day,

(G7)Just like the (C)strain

of a (Cm)haunt ing re (Gmaj7)frain,

(C)she’ll (A7)start up on (Em7)a (A7)mar a thon and (D7)run a (C)round your (D9)brain.

(C9)You (B7)can’t (Bb7)es (A7)cape

she’s (C#maj7)in (A7)your (Bm)mem o (D7)ry.

By (G)morn ing, (G9)night (G7)and (C)noon

She will (F#7)leave you and (B9)then

(E7)come back a (Am)gain.

A pret ty (F7)girl is (D7)just like a pret ty (G)tune.

A (B7)pret (Bb7)ty (A7)girl

is (C#maj7)like (A7)a (Bm)mel o (D7)dy

that (G)haunts you (Gm)night (G)and day,

(G7)Just like the (C)strain

of a (Cm)haunt ing re (Gmaj7)frain,

(C)she’ll (A7)start up on (Em7)a (A7)mar a thon and (D7)run a (C)round your (D9)brain.

(C9)You (B7)can’t (Bb7)es (A7)cape

she’s (C#maj7)in (A7)your (Bm)mem o (D7)ry.

By (G)morn ing, (G9)night (G7)and (C)noon

She will (F#7)leave you and (B9)then

(E7)come back a (Am)gain.

A pret ty (F7)girl is (D7)just like a pret ty (G)tune.

A (B7)pret (Bb7)ty (G)tune.

A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" by Irving Berlin 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody

Can I learn "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" 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 "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
What key is "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" by Irving Berlin played in?
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
"A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
This arrangement uses 29 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, B9, Bb7, Bm, C, +21 more.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
Try "MARIE", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS", "BLUE SKIES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
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 "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
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. "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

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