Fake Plastic Trees

by Radiohead
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Lyrics

Her green plas tic wa ter ing can

for her fake Chi nese rub (C#m)ber plant

in fake plas bles

tic (Dsus2)earth

that she bought from a rub ber (Asus)man

in a town full of rub (C#m)ber plans

but grav to get rid

of it self.

(A)It wears (A)her out,

it wears her out,

it wears her out,

it wears her out.

She lives with a bro ken ing can

for a cracked pol y sty (C#m)rene man

who just crum bles

and (Dsus2)burns.

that He used to do sur ger (Asus)y

in for girls in the eight (C#m)ber ies,

but grav i ty al

of it ways

(A)It wears (A)him out,

it wears him out,

it wears him out,

it wears her out.

it wears...

She looks like the real

(Asus)thing,

she tastes like the real

thing,

my fake plas

tic love.

But I can’t help the feel

ing

I could blow through the ceil

ing

if I just turn

and (Dsus2)run.

And it wears me out,

it wears me out,

it wears me out,

it wears

me out.

And if I could be

who you want ed,

if I could be

(Asus)who you want (A)ed

(C#m)all

the time,

all

the time,

ah, (A)ah,

ah.

Fake Plastic Trees β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 74 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œFake Plastic Trees”

What key is "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead played in?
Fake Plastic Trees is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fake Plastic Trees"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fake Plastic Trees" 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 "Fake Plastic Trees"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fake Plastic Trees"?
"Fake Plastic Trees" was originally performed by Radiohead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fake Plastic Trees"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Amaj7, Asus4, Bmin, C#m, D, Dmaj9, Dsus2.
What other songs by Radiohead can I play here?
Try "CREEP", "KARMA POLICE", "CREEP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Fake Plastic Trees" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Fake Plastic Trees" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Fake Plastic Trees" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.