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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Applause" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Applause"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Applause". Key of C, 135 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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