Ain't That Peculiar

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

(F)Hon ey, (Eb)you do (F)me wrong, but still I’m cra zy a bout you.

to me.

Stay a so much in love and I ba by, till do with out to see, oh the (Bb)things can ’ry chance you get, you seem you do hurt me more and more.

It’s a (F)dog But each hurt makes my love makes strong er (Eb)to than (F)be fore.

I if the (C)flow ers grow to rain, er, but how can love grow to pain?

er?

Now ain’t that pe cu liar, liar, ba by, a pe cu li ar (Eb)i ty.

Ain’t (F)that pe cu liar, (Eb)ba (F)by, a pe cu liar as can (Eb)be.

(F)Oh.

(Eb)You tell (F)me lies that you’ll be hon that’s a est you.

his toy.

But I’m ba by, you think with you ba by, till I don’t want of joy.

oh the (Bb)child can ’ry you and say un are you do signed to make me blue.

But un (F)like But gone shame my for you me all your (Eb)to lies (F)seem true.

But if the (C)truth makes love last long er, why do lies make my love strong er?

Now ain’t that pe cu liar, liar, ba by, a pe cu liar as (Eb)can be.

Ain’t (F)that pe cu liar, (Eb)ba (F)by, a pe cu li ar i (Eb)ty.

(F)Oh.

(F)Yeah, yeah.

Ah ah ah.

(Ah (F)ah ah.) (F)Hey, hey.

(Hey (F)hey.) Ah ah ah.

(Ah ah ah.) Hey, hey.

(Hey, hey.) Ah ah ah.

(Ah (F)ah ah.) (F)Ah ah ah.

(Ah (F)ah ah.) Ooh!

Now ain’t that pe cu liar, ba (F)by, a pe cu li ar (Eb)i ty.

(F)Ain’t it pe cu liar, hon (F)ey, pe cu liar as can (Eb)be.

Said, I (F)don’t un der stand it, ba (F)by.

a pe It’s so strong (Eb)some times.

(F)Ain’t it pe cu liar, dar (F)ling.

pe cu liar as can (Eb)be.

Said, I (F)don’t un der stand

Ain't That Peculiar — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ain't That Peculiar" by Marvin Gaye 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, 160 BPM.

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

About “Ain't That Peculiar”

Can I learn "Ain't That Peculiar" 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 "Ain't That Peculiar" with hands-separate practice in F at 160 BPM.
What key is "Ain't That Peculiar" by Marvin Gaye played in?
Ain't That Peculiar 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 "Ain't That Peculiar"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ain't That Peculiar" 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 "Ain't That Peculiar"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ain't That Peculiar"?
"Ain't That Peculiar" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ain't That Peculiar"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.
What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ain't That Peculiar"?
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 "Ain't That Peculiar" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ain't That Peculiar"?
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. "Ain't That Peculiar" is in the key of F at 160 BPM.