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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Applause" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 135 BPM.
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About “Applause”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Applause" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Applause" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Applause" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Applause" is in the key of C at 135 BPM.
- What chords are in "Applause"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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