What key is "Beautiful Stranger" in?

"Beautiful Stranger" by Madonna is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Beautiful Stranger" 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 "Beautiful Stranger" 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 "Beautiful Stranger"?

This arrangement of "Beautiful Stranger" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, D, D7, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Beautiful Stranger" 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 Madonna can I play here?

Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Have n’t we met?

You’re some kind of (D7sus)beau ti ful strang er.

You could be good for me.

I’ve had the taste for dan ger.

If I’m smart, then I’ll (D7)run a way.

But I’m not, so I’ll (D7)guess I’ll stay.

Heav en for bid.

I’ll take my chance on a (D7sus)beau ti ful strang er.

I looked in to your eyes,

and my world in’ came tum bl ing down.

I’d You’re the dev il in (Bb)dis guise.

That’s why I’m (D7sus)sing ing this get a bout you.

To know

you

is to love you.

You’re ev ’ry where I go.

And ev ’ry bod y knows.

To love

you

(F)is to be part of you.

I paid for you with tears

and swal lowed all my pride.

Da da da da (C)da da da da (G)da da (Bb)da da da.

Beau ti ful (D7)strang er.

Da da da da (C)da da da da (G)da da (Bb)da da da.

Beau ti ful strang er.

If I’m smart, then I’ll (D7)run a way.

But I’m not, so I’ll (D7)guess I’ll stay.

Have n’t you heard?

I fell in love with a (D7sus)beau ti ful strang er.

I looked in to your face, my heart was in’ all o ver the place.

I’d like to change my point (Bb)of view, if I could (D7sus)just ing for get a to you.

To know

you

is to love you.

You’re ev ’ry where I go.

And ev ’ry bod y knows.

To love

you

(F)is to be part of you.

I paid for you with tears

and swal lowed all my pride.

Da da da da (C)da da da da (G)da da (Bb)da da da.

Beau ti ful (D7)strang er.

Da da da da (C)da da da da (G)da da (Bb)da da da.

Beau ti ful strang er.

knows.

I paid for you with tears

and swal lowed all my pride.

Da da da da (C)da da da da (G)da da (Bb)da da da.

Beau ti ful (D7)strang er.

Da da da da (C)da da da da (G)da da (Bb)da da da.

Beau ti ful strang er.

Beautiful Stranger by Madonna

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Beautiful Stranger”

What key is "Beautiful Stranger" in?: "Beautiful Stranger" by Madonna is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Beautiful Stranger" 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 "Beautiful Stranger" 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 "Beautiful Stranger"?: This arrangement of "Beautiful Stranger" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, D, D7, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Beautiful Stranger" 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 Madonna can I play here?: Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.