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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Applause" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Applause" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Applause" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Applause"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Applause" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Applause"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Applause" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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