What key is "Birthday" in?

"Birthday" by Katy Perry is in the key of C with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Birthday" 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 "Birthday" 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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?

Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I heard you’re feel ing, (Dm)noth ing’s go ing right.

Why don’t you let me (Dm)stop (C)by.

The clock is tick ing, (Dm)run ning out of time,

so we should par ty (Dm)all (C)night.

So (Fmaj9)cov er your eyes.

I (Dm)have a sur prise.

I (Fmaj9)hope you’ve got a health y (Dm)ap pe (C)tite.

If (Fmaj9)you want to dance, if (Dm)you want it all, you (Fmaj9)know that I’m the girl that (Dm)you should (C)call.

(Fmaj7)Boy, when you’re with me, (Dm)I’ll give you a taste, (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I (Fmaj7)know you like it sweet, so (Dm7)you can have your cake.

(F)Give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

So (F)make

a (Dm7)wish.

I’ll (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I’ll (F)be

your (Dm7)gift,

(F)give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

Pop your con fet ti, (Dm)pop your Per ig non.

So hot and heav y (Dm)’til (C)dawn.

I got you spin ning (Dm)like a dis co ball.

All night they’re play ing (Dm)your (C)song.

We’re (Fmaj9)liv ing the life.

We’re (Dm)do ing it right.

You’re (Fmaj9)nev er gon na be un (Dm)sat is (C)fied.

If (Fmaj9)you want to dance, if (Dm)you want it all, you (Fmaj9)know that I’m the girl that (Dm)you should (C)call.

(Fmaj7)Boy, when you’re with me, (Dm)I’ll give you a taste, (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I (Fmaj7)know you like it sweet, so (Dm7)you can have your cake.

(F)Give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

So (F)make

a (Dm7)wish.

I’ll (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I’ll (F)be

your (Dm7)gift,

(F)give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

So let me get you in your (F)birth day suit.

It’s time to bring out the (Dm7)big (C)bal loons.

So let me get you in your (F)birth day suit.

It’s time to bring out the (Dm7)big (C)bal loons.

(Dm7)big, big, big, big, big, big, bal (C)loons.

(Fmaj7)Boy, when you’re with me, (Dm7)I’ll give you a taste, (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I (Fmaj7)know you like it sweet, so (Dm7)you can have your cake.

(F)Give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

(Fmaj7)Boy, when you’re with me, (Dm7)I’ll give you a taste, (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I (Fmaj7)know you like it sweet, so (Dm7)you can have your cake.

(F)Give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

(Dm)cel e (C)brate.

So (F)make

a (Dm7)wish.

I’ll (F)make it like your birth day (Dm)ev ’ry (C)day.

I’ll (F)be

your (Dm7)gift,

(F)give you some thing good to (Dm)cel e (C)brate.

Birthday by Katy Perry

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Birthday”

What key is "Birthday" in?: "Birthday" by Katy Perry is in the key of C with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Birthday" 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 "Birthday" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Birthday" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?: Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.