They like to get you in a (G)com pro (A)mis in’ po si tion.
He said, They like to get you there and smile to in your face.
They think they’re so cute when they (G)got you in (A)that con di tion,
but I think it’s a to like (A)tal dis grace.
And I (A)say: I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I been (D)do in’ it since I was a (G)young kid, and (A)I’ve come out grin nin’.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
I call up my preach er.
I say, (G)“Give me (A)strength for Round Five.” tion.
He said, “You don’t to need no strength.
You need to grow up, son.”
I said, “Grow in’ up leads to (G)grow in’ old (A)and to dy in’,
and dy in’ to don’t sound like (A)all much fun.”
So I (A)say: I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
Well, I been (D)do in’ it since I was a (G)young kid, and (A)I’ve come out grin nin’.
Well, I fight au thor i ty.
Au (G)thor i ty (A)al ways wins.
I call
I say oh no
no no.
I say oh no
no no.
I say oh no
no no no.
Authority Song by John Mellencamp
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Authority Song”
- What key is "Authority Song" in?
- "Authority Song" by John Mellencamp is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Authority Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Authority Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Authority Song"?
- This arrangement of "Authority Song" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Authority Song" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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