What key is "Autobiography" in?

"Autobiography" by Ashlee Simpson is in the key of F# with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Autobiography" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Autobiography" 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 "Autobiography"?

This arrangement of "Autobiography" uses 15 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C#, C#7, C#pow, D, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Autobiography" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Ashlee Simpson can I play here?

Try "L.O.V.E.", "BOYFRIEND", "SHADOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You think you know me.

well, it’s Word on the street is that you do.

You are my his to ry.

What oth ers tell you won’t be true.

I walked a thou sand miles while (E)ev ’ry one was a sleep.

and No bod y’s real ly seen my (E)mil lion sub tle (C#7)ties.

Got (A5)stains on my tee shirt, and (B5)I’m the big gest (E7)flirt.

Right (A5)now I’m so lo, but that will be chang ing e ven tual ly,

oh.

Got (A5)bruis es on my heart, and (B5)some times I get (E7)dark.

If you (A5)want my au to, want my au to bi og ra phy,

(Dm)ba by, just ask me.

I hear you talk ing;

well, it’s my turn the now.

I’m talk ing back.

Look are in my eyes ry.

so you can see just where I’m at.

I walked a thou sand miles to (E)find one riv er of peace,

and I’ll walk a mil lion more to (E)find what this shit (C#7)means.

Got (A5)stains on my tee shirt, and (B5)I’m the big gest (E7)flirt.

Right (A5)now I’m so lo, but that will be chang ing e ven tual ly,

oh.

Got (A5)bruis es on my heart, and (B5)some times I get (E7)dark.

If you (A5)want my au to, want my au to bi og ra phy,

(Dm)ba by, just ask me.

(F#m)I’m a bad ass (C#7)girl in this (D)messed up (E7)world.

(F#m)I’m a sex y (C#7)girl in this (D)cra zy (G#dim)world.

(F#m)I’m a sim ple (C#7)girl in a (D)com plex (E)world, a nas ty (C#)girl.

You wan na get with (G)me?

You wan na mess with me?

Got (A5)stains on my tee shirt, and (B5)I’m the big gest (E7)flirt.

Right (A5)now I’m so lo, but that will be chang ing e ven tual ly,

oh.

I (A5)laugh more than I cry.

You (B5)piss me off, good bye (Good bye).

Got (A5)bruis es on my heart, and (B5)some times I get (E7)dark.

If you (A5)want my au to, want my au to bi og ra phy,

(Dm)ba by, just ask me.

Autobiography by Ashlee Simpson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F# at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Autobiography”

What key is "Autobiography" in?: "Autobiography" by Ashlee Simpson is in the key of F# with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Autobiography" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Autobiography" 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 "Autobiography"?: This arrangement of "Autobiography" uses 15 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C#, C#7, C#pow, D, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Autobiography" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ashlee Simpson can I play here?: Try "L.O.V.E.", "BOYFRIEND", "SHADOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.