Can a complete beginner play "Fake Your Way To The Top"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Fake Your Way To The Top" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Fake Your Way To The Top"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fake Your Way To The Top" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Fake Your Way To The Top — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Fake Your Way To The Top" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

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!

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Tom Eyen

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How to Play "Fake Your Way To The Top" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.