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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Classic" by MKTO 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 D, 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”
- Can I learn "Classic" 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 "Classic" with hands-separate practice in D at 97 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Classic"?
- 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 "Classic" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Classic"?
- 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. "Classic" is in the key of D at 97 BPM.
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