What key is "Choirgirl" in?

"Choirgirl" by Cold Chisel is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Choirgirl" 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 "Choirgirl" 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 "Choirgirl" on piano?

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

What other songs by Cold Chisel can I play here?

Try "Choir Girl", "Choirgirl", "Khe Sanh". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Look ing like a choir (G)girl,

she’s (Dm)cry ing like a ref u gee.

(Em)Look ing like a choir girl,

she’s (Dm)cry ing like a ref u gee.

One (Am7)nurse to hold her,

one (Am7)nurse to (Dm)wheel her down the (G)cor ri dors of (Em)heal ing.

For I’ve been (Am)try

ing, she’s (G)cry ing like a (F)ref u gee.

(C)Loves me like a sis (G)ter,

(Dm)loves me like an on ly child.

(Em)Loves me like a sis ter,

she (Dm)loves me like an on ly child.

She’s (Am7)my con nec tion,

yeah.

I’ll hold (Am7)on and (Dm)nev er, nev er, nev er let her down,

’cause she’s a (Am)lone.

She (G)loves me like an (F)on ly child.

(Dm7)Suf fer lit tle child ren,

(Am)send that lit tle child to me.

All day the doc tor,

he han dles his res pon si bi li ty.

(Am)-

She’s (G)cry ing like a (F)ref u gee.

(Em)Look ing like a choir girl,

she’s (G)cry ing like a ref u gee.

(Em)Look ing like a choir girl,

she’s (G)cry ing like a ref u gee,

yes, she is.

Choirgirl by Cold Chisel

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Choirgirl”

What key is "Choirgirl" in?: "Choirgirl" by Cold Chisel is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Choirgirl" 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 "Choirgirl" 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 "Choirgirl" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cold Chisel can I play here?: Try "Choir Girl", "Choirgirl", "Khe Sanh". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.