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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Applause" by Lady Gaga in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Applause" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Applause" with hands-separate practice in C at 135 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Applause"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Applause" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Applause"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Applause" is in the key of C at 135 BPM.
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