About “Hip To Be Square”

Why does "Hip To Be Square" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hip To Be Square".

What key is "Hip To Be Square" by Huey Lewis & The News played in?

Hip To Be Square is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hip To Be Square"?

The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Hip To Be Square" 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 "Hip To Be Square"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Hip To Be Square"?

"Hip To Be Square" was originally performed by Huey Lewis & The News. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Hip To Be Square"?

This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm7, E, E7, F#m7, G6.

What other songs by Huey Lewis & The News can I play here?

Try "THE POWER OF LOVE", "BUT IT'S ALRIGHT", "DOIN' IT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Hip To Be Square"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hip To Be Square".

Can I see all the notes in "Hip To Be Square"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 135 BPM.