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(F#7)I just can’t be lieve all man the ri things peo ple say.
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Am I black or white, am I straight or gay?
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Do I be lieve in God?
Do I be lieve in me?
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(F#7)I can’t un der stand hu man cu ri os peo i ty.
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Was it good for U, was what want ed me
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Do U be get in high?
Do Does your dad dy cry?
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Do I be lieve in God?
Do I be lieve in me?
Some peo ple wan na die so they can be free.
So life is just a game, we’re all just the same.
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Controversy — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Controversy" by Prince 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 B, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Controversy”
- Can I learn "Controversy" 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 "Controversy" with hands-separate practice in B at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Controversy" by Prince played in?
- Controversy is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Controversy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Controversy" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Controversy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Controversy"?
- "Controversy" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Controversy"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: B, C#, D#m7, F#7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Controversy"?
- 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 "Controversy" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Controversy"?
- 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. "Controversy" is in the key of B at 100 BPM.