What key is "Hot N Cold" in?

"Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Hot N Cold" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Hot N Cold" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Hot N Cold"?

This arrangement of "Hot N Cold" uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Hot N Cold" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?

Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)You change your mind

like a girl

chang es clothes.

Yeah, (G)you P.

like a bitch,

I would know.

Used And laugh (G)you al ways think,

al ways speak

crit i c’ly.

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, 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 And laugh (G)you ’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, 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 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 and 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 and 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.

(G)You, you don’t real ly want to (D)stay, no, 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 and you’re out; you’re up and you’re down.

Hot N Cold by Katy Perry

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hot N Cold”

What key is "Hot N Cold" in?: "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Hot N Cold" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Hot N Cold" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Hot N Cold"?: This arrangement of "Hot N Cold" uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Hot N Cold" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?: Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.