What key is "Cheerleader" in?

"Cheerleader" by OMI is in the key of E with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Cheerleader" 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 "Cheerleader" 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 "Cheerleader" on piano?

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

What other songs by OMI can I play here?

Try "Cheerleader". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I (E)need mo ti va tion my one so lu tion is my (E)queen, ’cause she stay strong.

(Yeah, yeah.) She is (E)al ways in my cor ner, right (A)there when I want her.

All these (E)oth er girls are tempt ing but I’m (A)emp ty when you’re gone.

And they say: “Do you (A)need me?

(B)Do you think I’m (A)pret ty?

Do I (E)make you feel like (A)cheat ing?” And I’m: (B)“No, not (A)real ly.” ’Cause (E)oh, I (A)think that I found my self a (A)cheer lead er.

She is (A)al ways right there when I need her.

(E)Oh, I (A)think that I found my self a (A)cheer lead er.

She is (A)al ways right there when I need her.

She (E)walks like a mo del.

She grants my wish es like a (E)ge nie in a bot tle.

(Yeah, yeah.) I’m the (E)wiz ard of love and I (A)got the ma gic wand.

All these (E)oth er girls are tempt ing but I’m (A)emp ty when you’re gone.

And they say: “Do you (A)need me?

(B)Do you think I’m (A)pret ty?

Do I (E)make you feel like (A)cheat ing?” And I’m: (B)“No, not (A)real ly.” ’Cause (E)oh, I (A)think that I found my self a (A)cheer lead er.

She is (A)al ways right there when I need her.

(E)Oh, I (A)think that I found my self a (A)cheer lead er.

She is (A)al ways right there when I need her.

She (E)walks like a mo del.

She grants my wish es like a (E)ge nie in a bot tle.

(Yeah, yeah.) I’m the (E)wiz ard of love and I (A)got the ma gic wand.

All these (E)oth er girls are tempt ing but I’m (A)emp ty when you’re gone.

And they say: when I need her.

Ooh.

She gives me (A)love and af fec tion.

(A)Ba by, did I men tion (A)you’re the on ly girl for me, no (A)I don’t need a next one.

(A)Ma ma loves you too, she thinks I (A)made the right se lec tion.

Now (A)all that’s left to do is just for (A)me to pop the ques tion.

Cheerleader by OMI

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

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About “Cheerleader”

What key is "Cheerleader" in?: "Cheerleader" by OMI is in the key of E with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cheerleader" 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 "Cheerleader" 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 "Cheerleader" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by OMI can I play here?: Try "Cheerleader". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.