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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fake Your Way To The Top" by Tom Eyen: 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 G, 70 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Fake Your Way To The Top" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fake Your Way To The Top" by Tom Eyen. 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 — 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 Your Way To The Top" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Fake Your Way To The Top" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.