What key is "Fame" in?

"Fame" by Irene Cara is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Fame" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Fame" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Fame"?

This arrangement of "Fame" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbm7, C7, Db, Eb, Fm.

How long does it take to learn "Fame" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Irene Cara can I play here?

Try "FLASHDANCE...WHAT A FEELING", "Fame", "Flashdance...What A Feeling". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ba by, look at me

and tell me what you see.

(Eb)You ain’t seen the best of me yet.

(Bb)Give me time; I’ll make you for (Eb)get (C7)the (Fm)rest.

I got more in me,

and you can set it free.

(Eb)I can catch the moon in my hand.

Don’t you know who I (C7sus)am?

Re (C7)mem ber my name.

(Fame.)

(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev er.

(C7sus)I’m gon na (C7)learn how to fly.

(High.)

(Bbm7)1 feel it com in’ to geth er.

(C7sus)Peo ple will (C7)see me and cry.

(Fame.) I’m gon na make it to heav (Eb)en.

(C7sus)Light up the (C7)sky like a flame.

(Fame.)

(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev (Eb)er.

(C7sus)Ba by, re (C7)mem ber my name.

(Re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber.)

Ba by, hold me tight,

’cause you can make it right.

(Eb)You can shoot me straight to the top.

(Bb)Give me love and take all I (Eb)got (C7)to (Fm)give.

Ba by, I’ll be tough.

Too much is not e nough.

(Eb)I can ride your heart till it breaks.

Ooh, I got what it (C7sus)takes.

Re (C7)mem ber my name.

(Fame.)

(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev er.

(C7sus)I’m gon na (C7)learn how to fly.

(High.)

(Bbm7)1 feel it com in’ to geth er.

(C7sus)Peo ple will (C7)see me and cry.

(Fame.) I’m gon na make it to heav (Eb)en.

(C7sus)Light up the (C7)sky like a flame.

(Fame.)

(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev (Eb)er.

(C7sus)Ba by, re (C7)mem ber my name.

(Re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber.)

(Fm)name.

Fame by Irene Cara

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Fame”

What key is "Fame" in?: "Fame" by Irene Cara is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Fame" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Fame" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Fame"?: This arrangement of "Fame" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbm7, C7, Db, Eb, Fm.
How long does it take to learn "Fame" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Irene Cara can I play here?: Try "FLASHDANCE...WHAT A FEELING", "Fame", "Flashdance...What A Feeling". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.