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(Fm7)Got a lit tle rhy thm, a (Bbm7)rhy thm, a rhy thm that pit a (Ab7sus)pats through my (Fm)brain.
So darn per sis tent, the (Bbm7)day is n’t dis tant when it ’ll (Ab7)drive me (C)in (Fm)sane.
Comes in the morn ing with (Fm7)out an y warn ing, and hangs a (G7sus)round all (Cm)day.
I’ll have to sneak up to it, some day, and speak up to it, I hope it lis tens when I (C)say:
(C7)Fas ci (Bb)nat ing (C7)rhy thm you’ve (C7)got me (Bb)on the (C7)go!
(Bb)Fas ci (C7)nat ing (Bb)rhy thm, I’m (Bb)all a (C7)quiv er.
(F7)What a (Eb)mess you’re (F7)mak ing!
The (F7)neigh bors (Eb)want to (F7)know (Eb)why I’m (F7)al ways (Eb)shak ing just (Eb)like a (F7)fliv er.
Each (Bb)morn ing (Gm7)I get up with (C)the (F)sun,
(F7)(start a hop ping nev er stop ping) to find at (Dm7)night, no work has (G)been (C7)done.
I know that (C7)once it (Bb)did n’t (C7)mat ter But (C7)now you’re (Bb)do ing (C7)wrong; (Bb)when you (C7)start to (Bb)pat ter, I’m (Bb)so un (C7)hap py.
(F7)Won’t you (Eb)take a (F7)day off?
De (F7)cide to (Eb)run a (F7)long (Eb)some where (F7)far a (Eb)way off, and (Eb)make it (F7)snap py!
Oh, how I (E)long to be the man I (Dm9)used to (G7)be!
(C7)Fas ci (Bb)nat ing (C7)rhy thm, oh, (C7)won’t you stop pick ing (C7)on (F)me!
(C7)Fas ci (Bb)nat ing (C7)rhy thm you’ve (C7)got me (Bb)on the (C7)go!
(Bb)Fas ci (C7)nat ing (Bb)rhy thm, I’m (Bb)all a (C7)quiv er.
(F7)What a (Eb)mess you’re (F7)mak ing!
The (F7)neigh bors (Eb)want to (F7)know (Eb)why I’m (F7)al ways (Eb)shak ing just (Eb)like a (F7)fliv er.
Each (Bb)morn ing (Gm7)I get up with (C)the (F)sun,
(F7)(start a hop ping nev er stop ping) to find at (Dm7)night, no work has (G)been (C7)done.
I know that (C7)once it (Bb)did n’t (C7)mat ter But (C7)now you’re (Bb)do ing (C7)wrong; (Bb)when you (C7)start to (Bb)pat ter, I’m (Bb)so un (C7)hap py.
(F7)Won’t you (Eb)take a (F7)day off?
De (F7)cide to (Eb)run a (F7)long (Eb)some where (F7)far a (Eb)way off, and (Eb)make it (F7)snap py!
Oh, how I (E)long to be the man I (Dm9)used to (G7)be!
(C7)Fas ci (Bb)nat ing (C7)rhy thm, oh, (C7)won’t you stop pick ing (C7)on (F)me!
(F)me!
Fascinating Rhythm — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Fascinating Rhythm" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 138 BPM.
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About “Fascinating Rhythm”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Fascinating Rhythm" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Fascinating Rhythm" is in F.
- What key is "Fascinating Rhythm" by George Gershwin played in?
- Fascinating Rhythm is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fascinating Rhythm"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fascinating Rhythm" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fascinating Rhythm"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fascinating Rhythm"?
- "Fascinating Rhythm" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Fascinating Rhythm" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Fascinating Rhythm" is in the key of F at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "Fascinating Rhythm"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.