What key is "Girls Chase Boys" in?

"Girls Chase Boys" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of Db with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Girls Chase Boys" 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 "Girls Chase Boys" 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 "Girls Chase Boys"?

This arrangement of "Girls Chase Boys" uses 6 chords: Ab, C, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm7.

How long does it take to learn "Girls Chase Boys" 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 Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?

Try "OVER YOU", "Everybody", "Sort Of". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

All the bro ken hearts in the world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it has to be.

(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: girls chase boys chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it has to be.

(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: girls chase boys chase girls.)

I’m a lit tle let down, but I’m not dead.

yet.

There’s a lit tle bit more but that has to be said.

get.

You play me, now I play you too.

Let’s just call it o

ver.

All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Eb)girls chase boys chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Fm7)girls chase (Eb)boys chase girls, chase girls chase boys, chase boys chase girls.) a lit tle bit hung, but I’m not there yet.

There’s It’s one to for give but it’s hard to to for get.

Don’t call me, I won’t call you too.

Let’s just call it o

ver.

All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Eb)girls chase boys chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Fm7)girls chase (Eb)boys chase girls, chase girls chase boys, chase boys chase girls.) a chase boys chase girls.) two hands, one beat ing heart,

and I’ll be al right,

I’m gon na be al right.

Yeah, I got two hands, one beat ing heart,

and I’ll be al right,

I’m gon na be al right.

All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

so say...

(Eb)girls chase boys (Some chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Eb)girls chase boys chase girls.) All (Fm7)girls chase (Eb)boys chase girls.) (CN.C.)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: girls chase boys chase girls.)

Girls Chase Boys by Ingrid Michaelson

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Girls Chase Boys”

What key is "Girls Chase Boys" in?: "Girls Chase Boys" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of Db with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Girls Chase Boys" 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 "Girls Chase Boys" 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 "Girls Chase Boys"?: This arrangement of "Girls Chase Boys" uses 6 chords: Ab, C, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm7.
How long does it take to learn "Girls Chase Boys" 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 Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?: Try "OVER YOU", "Everybody", "Sort Of". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.