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I (E)used to (E7)be a ren e gade.
I used (E7)to fool a round.
but I could (E7)n’t take the pun ish ment and (E)had (E7)to set tle down.
And now I’m play in’ it (G6)re al straight and, (E)yes, I cut my hair.
I (F#m7)You might think I’m cra zy, but (E)I don’t e ven care.
’Cause (Asus)I can tell what’s go in’ on: it’s hip to be (E)square.
It’s hip to be (E)square.
I (E)like my (E7)bands in bus’ ness suits.
I watch (E7)’em on T V.
I’m I work (E7)in’ out most ev ’ry day and (E)watch (E7)in’ what I eat.
They tell me that in’ it’s (G6)good for me, but (E)I don’t e ven care.
I (F#m7)know that it’s I’m cra zy, I (E)know that it’s no where, but (Asus)there is no de ny in’ that it’s hip to be (E)square.
It’s hip to be (E)square.
I It’s hip to be (E)square,
so hip to be (E)square.
It’s But don’t you try to (G6)fight it, an i (A)dea whose (Bm7)time has (E)come.
Don’t (F#m7)tell me that I’m cra zy.
Don’t (E)tell me I’m no where.
(Asus)Take it from me:
it’s hip to be (E)square.
It’s hip to be (E)square.
It’s hip to be (E)square,
so hip to be (E)square.
(E)Here, (E7)there and (A7)ev ’ry where,
(E)hip, (E7)hip, so (A7)hip to be square.
(E)Here, (E7)there and (A7)ev ’ry where,
(E)hip, (E7)hip...
(E)Here, (E7)there and (A7)ev ’ry where,
(E)hip, (E7)hip, so (A7)hip to be square.
(E)Here, (E7)there and (A7)ev ’ry where,
(E)hip, (E7)hip...
Hip To Be Square — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Hip To Be Square" 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 E, 135 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 “Hip To Be Square”
- Can I play "Hip To Be Square" 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 "Hip To Be Square" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hip To Be Square"?
- 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. "Hip To Be Square" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hip To Be Square"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hip To Be Square" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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