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Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Fame" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 132 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 “Fame”
- Can I play "Fame" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Fame" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Fame" by Irene Cara played in?
- Fame is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fame"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fame" 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 "Fame"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fame"?
- "Fame" was originally performed by Irene Cara. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fame"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbm7, C7, Db, Eb, Fm.
- What other songs by Irene Cara can I play here?
- Try "FLASHDANCE...WHAT A FEELING", "Fame", "Flashdance...What A Feeling". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Fame"?
- 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. "Fame" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Fame"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fame" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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