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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Hip To Be Square" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 135 BPM.
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About “Hip To Be Square”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Hip To Be Square" 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. "Hip To Be Square" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Hip To Be Square" 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. "Hip To Be Square" is in the key of E at 135 BPM.
- What chords are in "Hip To Be Square"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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