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Ooh, (D)girl, you’re (G)shin ing like a Fifth (A)Av en ue (Bm)dia mond.
And they don’t (D)make you (G)like they used to.
You’re nev er go in’ (A)out of (D)style.
Ooh, (D)pret ty (G)ba by, this world (A)might a gone (Bm)cra zy.
The way you (D)saved me, (G)who could blame me when I just wan na (A)make you (D)smile.
I wan na thrill you like Mi chael.
I wan na kiss you like Prince.
Let’s get it on like Mar vin Gaye.
Like (G)Hath a way, write a song (CN.C.)for you like this.
You’re o ver my (D)head, I’m (D)out of my (G)mind think in’ I was born (A)in the wrong (Bm)time.
One of a kind, (D)liv in’ in (G)a world gone plas tic, ba (D)by, you’re so clas sic.
Ba (Bm)by, you’re so clas sic.
Ba (D)by, you’re so clas sic.
Four (D)doz en (G)ros es, an y thing (A)for you to (Bm)no tice.
All the (D)way to (G)ser e nade you, do in’ it Si (A)na tra (D)style.
I’m a pick you (D)up in (G)a Cad il lac, like a gen tle (A)man bring (Bm)in’ glam our back.
Keep it reel to (D)reel in (G)the way I feel.
I could walk you (A)down the (D)aisle.
I wan na thrill you like Mi chael.
I wan na kiss you like Prince.
Let’s get it on like Mar vin Gaye.
Like (G)Hath a way, write a song (CN.C.)for you like this.
You’re o ver my (D)head, I’m (D)out of my (G)mind think in’ I was born (A)in the wrong (Bm)time.
It’s love on re wind, (D)ev ’ry thing (G)is so throw back ish.
I kind (D)a like it.
You’re out of my league, (D)old school (G)chic, like a mov ie star (A)from the sil (Bm)ver screen.
You’re one of a kind (D)liv in’ in (G)a world gone plas tic.
Ba (D)by, you’re so clas sic.
Ba (Bm)by, you’re so clas sic.
Ba (D)by, you’re so clas sic.
I’m o ver my
Ba (D)by, you‘re so clas sic.
Classic — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Classic" by MKTO in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 97 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Classic”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Classic"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Classic" by MKTO played in?
- Classic is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Classic"?
- The arrangement plays at 97 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Classic" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Classic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Classic"?
- "Classic" was originally performed by MKTO. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Classic"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G.
- What other songs by MKTO can I play here?
- Try "Classic". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Classic" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 97 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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