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 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 — 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, 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 132 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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hot N Cold" 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 "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 chords are used in "Hot N Cold"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G.
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 132 BPM.

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