Cheap Sunglasses

by ZZ Top
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Lyrics

(C5)When you (Gm7)wake up in the (G5)morn ing (Bb5)and (C5)the light has hurt your head,

In the first y thing you do when you (C5)get up out of bed She had is hit that street a run nin’ that and was (C5)try to beat the mass es.

But And (CN.C.)real y knocked me out was the sun glass es.

Oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah.

(Gm7)Spied a lit tle (G5)thing ing (Bb5)and (C5)I fol lowed her all night.

In a funk y fine you Lev and her (C5)sweat er’s kind of tight.

She had a west that coast a strut nin’ that and was (C5)sweet to as mol as ses.

But what (CN.C.)real y knocked me out was the sun glass es.

Oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah.

(C5)Now (Gm7)go out and (G5)get your self some (Gm7)thick black (G5)frames.

(C5)With the (Gm7)glass so (G5)dark (C5)they won’t (Gm7)e ven know your (G5)name.

And (C5)the (Gm7)choice is up to (G5)you ’cause (C5)they (Gm7)come in two (G5)class es,

(Gm7)rhine (CN.C.)stone shades or cheap sun glass es.

Oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah.

Cheap Sunglasses — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Cheap Sunglasses

Can I learn "Cheap Sunglasses" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Cheap Sunglasses" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 80 BPM.
What key is "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top played in?
Cheap Sunglasses is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cheap Sunglasses"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cheap Sunglasses" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Cheap Sunglasses"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cheap Sunglasses"?
"Cheap Sunglasses" was originally performed by ZZ Top. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cheap Sunglasses"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm7, Cpow, D, Dm7, E, +4 more.
What other songs by ZZ Top can I play here?
Try "JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO", "TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE", "I THANK YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Cheap Sunglasses"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Cheap Sunglasses" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Cheap Sunglasses"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Cheap Sunglasses" is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM.

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