What key is "Alejandro" in?

"Alejandro" by Lady Gaga is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Alejandro" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Alejandro" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Alejandro"?

This arrangement of "Alejandro" uses 7 chords: A, A6, Bm, C, D, F#m, G.

How long does it take to learn "Alejandro" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Lady Gaga can I play here?

Try "DO WHAT U WANT", "AMERICANO", "YOÜ AND I". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

She’s got (D)both hands she’s just in her (F#m)pock ets

and she (Bm)boy won’t look at you, won’t look at you.

And She hides (Bm)true love, en su bol sil lo,

she’s got a (D)ha lo to ’round her fin ger, to a round the you.

(Bm)You know that I (D)love you, boy, (F#m)hot like Mex i co, re joice.

(Bm)At this point I’ve (D)got to choose, noth (F#m)ing to lose.

(CN.C.)Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, Al e (A)jan dro.

I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t want to kiss, don’t want to touch, just smoke my (A)cig a rette and hush.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name,

Ro (A)ber to.

Al e (G)jan dro, Al e (D)jan dro.

(G)Al e al e jan dro, (D)Al e al e jan dro.

Al e (G)jan dro, Al e (D)jan dro.

(G)Al e al e jan dro, (D)Al e al e jan dro.

She’s not (D)bro ken, she’s just a ba (F#m)pock by

but her (Bm)boy friend’s like a dad, just like a dad.

And all those (Bm)flames that

en burned be fore him,

she’s now a (D)he’s got to fi re fight, got to cool round the bad.

(Bm)You know that I (D)love you, boy, (F#m)hot like Mex i co, re joice.

(Bm)At this point I’ve (D)got to choose, noth (F#m)ing to lose.

(CN.C.)Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, Al e (A)jan dro.

I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t want to kiss, don’t want to touch, just smoke my (A)cig a rette and hush.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, Ro (A)ber to.

Al e (G)jan dro, Al e (D)jan dro.

(G)Al e al e jan dro, (D)Al e al e jan dro.

Al e (G)jan dro, Al e (D)jan dro.

(G)Al e al e jan dro, (D)Al e al e jan dro.

She’s not

Don’t both er me, don’t both er me,

(F#m)Al e jan dro.

call my name, don’t call my name,

(F#m)bye, Fer nan I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe,

(Bm)Al e jan I dro.

want to kiss, don’t want to touch, Fer (A6)nan do.

Don’t call my name,

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, Al e (A)jan dro.

I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t want to kiss, don’t want to touch, just smoke my (A)cig a rette and hush.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, Ro (A)ber to.

Al e (CN.C.)jan dro.

Alejandro by Lady Gaga

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Alejandro”

What key is "Alejandro" in?: "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Alejandro" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Alejandro" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Alejandro"?: This arrangement of "Alejandro" uses 7 chords: A, A6, Bm, C, D, F#m, G.
How long does it take to learn "Alejandro" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lady Gaga can I play here?: Try "DO WHAT U WANT", "AMERICANO", "YOÜ AND I". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.