Fake Your Way To The Top

by Tom Eyen
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Lyrics

Thir teen (Gmaj7)years

of (Dm7)sol id gold (G7)plat ters,

ris ing cost

and (Cm6)cock tail

chat ter,

fat dee jays,

ster e o phon ic sound.

Oh, (Cmaj7)ba by, the game of hits

goes (Eb)’round

and a round.

But you can (G)fake your (Gmaj7)way to the (G7)top.

(G7)’Round and a round.

’Round and a round.

Fake your way

to the (G7)top.

You can fake your (Gmaj7)way

to the top.

And it’s al ways real,

so

real (Al ways so real.)

when you’re com in’ down.

(F)Help (F#)me, (G7)Je sus!

(C9)Help me, help me, (G7)Je sus!

(C9)Help me, help me, (G7)Je sus!

(C9)Help me, Je sus,

(Am7)up, back up, back up,

(All the way up.)

(C)yeah, (C#7)yeah, (C)yeah, back to num ber one,

(C9)back to num ber one.

I know what’s hap p’nin’,

(G7)I’ve been a round,

(G7)work in’ my way

(Am)through (G7)ev er y town.

(Am)I (G7)make my liv in’

(G7)off of my sound.

(Am)And the (G7)game of hits

goes a (CN.C.)round and a round and a round.

Oh, ba by,

you can (G)fake your way

(G7)to the top.

(C6)Blow your horn!

(G)Fake your way

(G7)to the top.

Yeah,

(C6)don’t you know I faked my way

(G7)to the top,

(Cmaj7)yes, I did.

And it’s al ways real,

so real...

(Al ways so real.)

(Bb)Help me, help me, (G)Je sus!

(Bb)Help me,

help me (G)Je sus,

(G)fake my way

to the top.

(G)Yeah!

Fake Your Way To The Top — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Fake Your Way To The Top" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 70 BPM.

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

About “Fake Your Way To The Top

Why does "Fake Your Way To The Top" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Fake Your Way To The Top".
What key is "Fake Your Way To The Top" by Tom Eyen played in?
Fake Your Way To The Top is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fake Your Way To The Top"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fake Your Way To The Top" 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 Your Way To The Top"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fake Your Way To The Top"?
"Fake Your Way To The Top" was originally performed by Tom Eyen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fake Your Way To The Top"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, C#7, C6, C9, Cm6, +11 more.
What other songs by Tom Eyen can I play here?
Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Fake Your Way To The Top"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Fake Your Way To The Top".
Can I see all the notes in "Fake Your Way To The Top"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 70 BPM.

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