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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Hip To Be Square" by Huey Lewis & The News in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Hip To Be Square" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hip To Be Square" with hands-separate practice in E at 135 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Hip To Be Square"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hip To Be Square" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hip To Be Square"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hip To Be Square" is in the key of E at 135 BPM.
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