Hot N Cold

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

(G)You change your mind

like a girl

chang es clothes.

Yeah, (G)you P.

M.

S.

like a girl,

I would know.

Used And (G)you al ways think,

al ways speak

crit i c’lly.

I should know

that you’re not good for me.

’Cause you’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up then you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

(G)You, you don’t real ly want to (D)stay, no, (Am)you, but you don’t real ly want to (C)go o.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

(G)We used to be

just like twins,

so in sync.

The (G)same en er gy

now’s a dead

bat ter y.

Used to (G)laugh ’bout noth ing,

now you’re plain

bor i ing.

I should know

that you’re not gon na change.

’Cause you’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up then you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

(G)You, you don’t real ly want to (D)stay, no, (Am)you, but you don’t real ly want to (C)go o.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

Some one call the doc tor, got a case of a (D)love bi po lar.

Stuck on a rol ler coast er, (G)can’t get off this ride.

(G)You change your mind

like a girl

chang es clothes.

’Cause you’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up then you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

You’re hot then you’re cold; you’re yes then you’re no; you’re in then you’re out; you’re up then you’re down.

You’re wrong when it’s right; it’s black and it’s white; we fight, we break up; we kiss, we make up.

You’re hot we make up.

Hot N Cold — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry 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 G, 130 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hot N Cold”

Can I learn "Hot N Cold" 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 "Hot N Cold" with hands-separate practice in G at 130 BPM.
What key is "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry played in?
Hot N Cold is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hot N Cold"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hot N Cold" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hot N Cold"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hot N Cold"?
"Hot N Cold" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hot N Cold"?
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 "Hot N Cold" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hot N Cold"?
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. "Hot N Cold" is in the key of G at 130 BPM.