What key is "Buzzcut Season" in?

"Buzzcut Season" by Lorde is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Buzzcut Season" 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 "Buzzcut Season" 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 "Buzzcut Season"?

This arrangement of "Buzzcut Season" uses 4 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Fm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Buzzcut Season" 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 Lorde can I play here?

Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "ROYALS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We I re mem ber when your (Fm)head caught flame.

It kissed your scalp (Fm)and ca (Fm)ressed your brain.

(Fm)ing.

(We (I re mem ber when your (Ab)head caught flame.)

Well, you laughed (Fm)ba by, (Fm)it’s o kay.

It’s buzz cut (Fm)sea son (Fm)an y way.

(Well, you laughed (Ab)ba by, it’s o kay.) Ex (Ab)plo sions on T.

(Db)V.

and all the (Eb)girls with (Fm)heads in side (Eb)a (Fm)dream.

So now (Eb)we (Db)live be side (Ab)the (Db)pool where ev ’ry (Eb)thing is (Fm)good.

We ride the bus ber with the (Fm)knees pulled in.

It Peo ple should (Fm)see ca (Fm)how we’re liv (Fm)ing.

(We ride the bus ber with the (Ab)knees pulled in.)

Shut my eyes (Fm)to the (Fm)song that plays.

Some times this (Fm)has a (Fm)hot, sweet taste.

(Shut my eyes (Ab)to the song that plays.) The (Ab)men up on the (Db)news, they try to (Eb)tell us (Fm)all that we (Eb)will (Fm)dream.

So now (Eb)we (Db)live be side (Ab)the (Db)pool where ev ’ry (Eb)thing is (Fm)good.

(Fm)lose.

But it’s (Ab)so (Eb)eas y in this blue where ev ’ry (Ab)thing is (Fm)good.

And I’ll nev er (Eb)go (Db)home a gain, (Db)place the call, feel it (Eb)start.

(Fm)Fa v’rite friend, (Eb)and (Fm)noth ing’s wrong but noth ing’s (Ab)true.

But I live in a hol o gram (Ab)with you.

We’re all the things that (Eb)we (Db)do for fun, (Db)and I’ll breathe and it (Eb)goes.

(Fm)Play a long, (Eb)and (Fm)make be lieve, it’s hy per (Ab)real.

But I live in a hol o gram (Ab)with you.

We’re all the things that (Eb)we

(Fm)Co la with the burnt out taste.

(Ab)I’m the one to tell your (Ab)fears to,

there’ll (Eb)nev er be e nough (Ab)of us.

Buzzcut Season by Lorde

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Buzzcut Season”

What key is "Buzzcut Season" in?: "Buzzcut Season" by Lorde is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Buzzcut Season" 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 "Buzzcut Season" 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 "Buzzcut Season"?: This arrangement of "Buzzcut Season" uses 4 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Fm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Buzzcut Season" 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 Lorde can I play here?: Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "ROYALS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.