What key is "Gloria" in?

"Gloria" by Laura Brannigan is in the key of A with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Gloria" 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 "Gloria" 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 "Gloria"?

This arrangement of "Gloria" uses 7 chords: A, B7, D, E, E7, F#m, G.

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

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

Lyrics

(A)Glo ri (E7)a,

you’re al ways on the (D)run (A)now.

Run nin’ af ter some the (A)bod (E7)y,

or will you got ta get him (D)some (A)how.

Will I think you’ve got ta (D)slow (E7)down

take be fore you stop (A)grow ter ing.

I think you’re head ed for a (E7)break ping down.

way?

You’re be care ful not to (D)show (A)it.

and You real ly don’t re (F#m)mem ber.

Was it some thing that he (E)said,

or the voic es in your (D)head

call ing Glo ri a?

(D)Glo ri (E7)a

don’t you think you’re (A)fall ing?

If ev ’ry bod y (A)wants (E7)you,

why is n’t an y bod y (D)call (A)ing?

You don’t have to (E7)an swer,

leave them hang ing on the (D)love line

call ing Glo ri a.

(D)Glo ri (E7)a,

I think they’ve got your (A)num ber,

I think they’ve got the (E7)a li as

that you’ve been liv ing (D)un (A)der.

But you real ly don’t re (F#m)mem ber.

Was it some thing that they (E7)said

or the voic es in your (D)head

call ing Glo ri a?

(A)Glo ri (E7)a,

you’re how’s it gon na (D)go (A)down?

Will you meet him on the (A)main (E7)line,

or will you catch him on the (D)re (A)bound?

Will you mar ry for the (D)mon (E7)ey,

take a lov er the (A)af ter noon,

I feel your in no cence a (E7)slip ping a way?

Don’t be lieve it’s com ing (D)back (A)soon

and you real ly don’t re (F#m)mem ber.

Was it some thing that he (E)said,

or the voic es in your (D)head

call ing Glo ri a?

(D)Glo ri (E7)a

don’t you think you’re (A)fall ing?

If ev ’ry bod y (A)wants (E7)you,

why is n’t an y bod y (D)call (A)ing?

You don’t have to (E7)an swer,

leave them hang ing on the (D)love line

call ing Glo ri a.

(D)Glo ri (E7)a,

I think they’ve got your (A)num ber,

I think they’ve got the (E7)a li as

that you’ve been liv ing (D)un (A)der.

But you real ly don’t re (F#m)mem ber.

Was it some thing that they (E7)said

or the voic es in your (D)head

call ing Glo ri a?

(A)Glo ri (E7)a

(D)Glo ri (A)a

(A)Glo ri (E7)a

(D)Glo ri (A)a

Gloria by Laura Brannigan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Gloria”

What key is "Gloria" in?: "Gloria" by Laura Brannigan is in the key of A with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Gloria" 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 "Gloria" 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 "Gloria"?: This arrangement of "Gloria" uses 7 chords: A, B7, D, E, E7, F#m, G.
How long does it take to learn "Gloria" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.