What key is "Confusion" in?

"Confusion" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Confusion" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Confusion" 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.

What chords are used in "Confusion"?

This arrangement of "Confusion" uses 9 chords: Am, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, Fm, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Confusion" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?

Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ev ’ry where is the sun is shin ing.

All a round the world it’s shin ing.

But cold winds blow a cross your mind.

(Con (C)fu sion.) It’s such a (C7)ter ri ble shame.

(Con (F)fu sion.) You don’t know (Fm)what you’re say in’.

(You’ve lost your (C)love and you just (C)can’t car ry on.) Can’t car ry on.

(You feel there’s no one there for (Dm)you to lean on.) to lean on.

Ev ’ry night is you’re out there, dar lin’.

All You’re al ways out there run nin’.

And I see that look in your eyes.

(Con (C)fu sion.) I don’t know (C7)what I should do.

(Con (F)fu sion.) I leave it (Fm)all up to you.

(You’ve lost your (C)love and you just (C)can’t car ry on.) Can’t car ry on.

(You feel there’s no one there for (Dm)you to lean on.) to lean on.

(You’ve lost your (C)love and you just (C)can’t car ry on.) Can’t car ry on.

(You feel there’s no one there for (Dm)you to lean on.) to lean on.

(You’ve lost your (C)love and you just (C)can’t car ry on.) Can’t car ry on.

(You feel there’s no one there for (Dm)you to lean on.) to lean on.

(Con (Am)fu sion.)

(Con (F)fu sion.)

(Con (Am)fu sion.)

(Con (F)fu sion.)

(Con (Am)fu sion.)

(Con (F)fu sion.)

Confusion by Electric Light Orchestra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Confusion”

What key is "Confusion" in?: "Confusion" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Confusion" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Confusion" 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.
What chords are used in "Confusion"?: This arrangement of "Confusion" uses 9 chords: Am, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, Fm, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Confusion" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?: Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.