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I (F)stand (Eb)here wait your ing for (Gm)you to bang the for gong.
To (F)crash (Eb)the crit ic say ing, “Is it right (F)or is it (Gm)wrong?”
If (F)on (Eb)ly fame had an I (Gm)V, den ba by, could I bear
be (F)ing (Eb)a way from you.
I (Cm)found the vein, (F)put it in (Gm)here.
I live for the ap (Gm)plause, (F)ap plause, (Eb)ap plause.
I live for the ap (Cm)plause, plause.
(F)Live for (Gm)the ap plause, plause.
Live for the way that (F)you cheer (Eb)and scream for me.
The ap (Cm)plause, (F)ap plause, (Gm)ap plause.
Give me (F)that thing that (Eb)I love, I’ll turn the lights on.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch.
Make it real loud.
Give me (F)that thing that (Eb)I love, I’ll turn the lights on.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch.
Make it real loud.
A P (F)P L (Eb)A U S Make E.
real Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch, touch.
A P (F)P L (Eb)A U S Make E.
real Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch, touch.
I’ve (F)o (Eb)ver heard your theo ry: (Gm)Nos tal gia is for geeks.
I (F)guess, (Eb)sir, if you say so, some of us (F)just like to (Gm)read.
One (F)sec (Eb)ond I’m a Koons, then (Gm)sud den ly the Koons is me.
Pop (F)cul (Eb)ture was an art, now (Cm)art’s a pop (F)cul ture in (Gm)me.
I live for the ap (Gm)plause, (F)ap plause, (Eb)ap plause.
I live for the ap (Cm)plause, plause.
(F)Live for (Gm)the ap plause, plause.
Live for the way that (F)you cheer (Eb)and scream for me.
The ap (Cm)plause, (F)ap plause, (Gm)ap plause.
Give me (F)that thing that (Eb)I love, I’ll turn the lights on.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch.
Make it real loud.
Give me (F)that thing that (Eb)I love, I’ll turn the lights on.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch.
Make it real loud.
A P (F)P L (Eb)A U S Make it real loud.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch, touch.
A P (F)P L (Eb)A U S Make it real loud.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch, touch.
Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch, touch.
Ooh,
touch, touch, ooh,
(Gm)touch, touch, ooh,
(Eb)ooh,
ooh,
(Gm)ooh.
I live for the ap Put your (F)hands up, make (Gm)’em touch, touch.
A R (F)T P (Eb)O P.
Applause — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Applause" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 135 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Applause”
- Why does "Applause" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Applause".
- What key is "Applause" by Lady Gaga played in?
- Applause is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Applause"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Applause" 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 "Applause"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Applause"?
- "Applause" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Applause"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Lady Gaga can I play here?
- Try "DO WHAT U WANT", "AMERICANO", "YOÜ AND I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Applause"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Applause".
- Can I see all the notes in "Applause"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 135 BPM.
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