Dope

by Lady Gaga
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Lyrics

Corks off,

it’s on,

the (D)par ty’s just be gun.

I prom

ise this

(D)drink is my last one.

I know I (D)****ed up a gain

’cause I lost my on ly (Am)friend,

God for give my

sins.

Don’t leave me, I,

I’d hate my

(C)self un til I die.

My heart would (D)break with out you, might not a (C)wake with out you.

Been hurt ing (D)low from liv ing (Em)high for so long.

I’m sor ry (D)and I love you, stay with me (C)bell bot tom blue.

I’ll keep on (D)search ing for an an swer ’cause I (Em)need you more than dope,

I need you more than dope.

(D)Need you more than dope.

I (D)need you more than dope.

I (D)need you more than dope.

Toast one

last puff

and (D)two ty’s last re grets.

Three spir

its and

(D)twelve is lone ly steps.

Up heav en’s (D)stair way to gold,

’cause I mine my self like (Am)coal,

a tain of his

soul.

Each day I cry,

I feel so

(C)low from liv ing high.

My heart would (D)break with out you, might not a (C)wake with out you.

Been hurt ing (D)low from liv ing (Em)high for so long.

I’m sor ry (D)and I love you, stay with me (C)bell bot tom blue.

I’ll keep on (D)search ing for an an swer ’cause I (Em)need you more than dope,

I need you more than dope.

(D)Need you more than dope.

I (D)need you more than dope.

I (D)need you more than dope.

I (CN.C.)need you more,

need you more,

I need you more than dope.

Dope — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dope" by Lady Gaga 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 E, 60 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dope”

Can I learn "Dope" 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 "Dope" with hands-separate practice in E at 60 BPM.
What key is "Dope" by Lady Gaga played in?
Dope is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dope"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dope" 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 "Dope"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dope"?
"Dope" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lady Gaga can I play here?
Try "DO WHAT U WANT", "AMERICANO", "YOÜ AND I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Dope"?
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 "Dope" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dope"?
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. "Dope" is in the key of E at 60 BPM.