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You used to call me on my (Bbmaj7)cell phone
late night when you (Am)need my love, call me on my (Bbmaj7)cell phone
late night when you (Am)need my love.
I know when that (Bbmaj7)hot line bling,
that can on ly (Am)mean one thing.
I know when that (Bbmaj7)hot line bling,
that can on ly (Am)mean one thing.
(CN.C.)Ev er since I left the cit y, (Bbmaj7)you you, you,
got a rep u ta tion for your (Am)self a now.
Ev ’ry bod y knows and I feel (Bbmaj7)left you out.
Girl, you got me down, you got me (Am)stressed be out.
’Cause (CN.C.)ev er since I left the cit y, (Bbmaj7)you
start ed wear in’ less and go in’ (Am)out more.
Glass es of cham pagne out on the (C)dance floor,
hang in’ with some girls I’ve nev er (Dsus)seen be fore.
You used to call me on my (Bbmaj7)cell phone
late night when you (Am)need my love, call me on my (Bbmaj7)cell phone
late night when you (Am)need my love.
I know when that (Bbmaj7)hot line bling,
that can on ly (Am)mean one thing.
I know when that (Bbmaj7)hot line bling,
that can on ly (Am)mean one thing.
(CN.C.)Ev er since I left the cit y, (Bbmaj7)you you, you,
got a you and me we just don’t (Am)get a long.
Ev You make me feel and like I (Bbmaj7)did you wrong,
Girl, you go in’ plac es where you (Am)don’t be long.
’Cause (CN.C.)Ev er since I left the cit y, (Bbmaj7)you,
start you got ex act ly what you (Am)asked for.
Run nin’ out of pag es in your (C)pass port,
hang in’ with some girls I’ve nev er (Dsus)seen be fore.
You used to call me on my (Bbmaj7)cell phone
late night when you (Am)need my love, call me on my (Bbmaj7)cell phone
late night when you (Am)need my love.
I know when that (Bbmaj7)hot line bling,
that can on ly (Am)mean one thing.
I know when that (Bbmaj7)hot line bling,
that can on ly (Am)mean one thing.
(CN.C.)These days all I do is (Bb)won der if you’re bend in’ o ver back wards for some one else.
(Dm)Won der if you’re roll in’ o ver back wards for some one else, (C)do in’ things I taught you, get tin’ nas ty for some one else.
You don’t need no one else, you don’t need no bod y else, (Bb)no.
Why you nev er a lone?
Why you al ways touch in’ (Dm)road?
Used to al ways stay at home, be a good girl.
You was in a (C)zone.
You should just be your self.
Right now you’re some one else.
You used to call me on my (CN.C.)Ev er since I left the cit y...
Hotline Bling — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hotline Bling" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with borrowed chords — that Bb and Bbmaj7 are what give the track its melancholic color against the key of G, and they'll feel unfamiliar at first.
Your left hand stays in an octave bass pattern throughout, so lock that in first at around 80 BPM before adding the right hand.
The trickiest moment is the transition from C into Bb or Bbmaj7, because your hand has to shift quickly down a half step; drill just that two-chord move on a loop until it feels automatic.
Watch the Dsus4 as well — hold that fourth finger steady and resist resolving it early.
At 120 BPM the groove should feel laid-back, not rushed, so lean slightly behind the beat rather than pushing ahead.
Once these borrowed-chord shapes click here, you'll recognize them everywhere in modern pop and hip-hop writing.
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About “Hotline Bling”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hotline Bling"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Hotline Bling" by Drake played in?
- Hotline Bling 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 "Hotline Bling"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hotline Bling" 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 "Hotline Bling"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hotline Bling"?
- "Hotline Bling" was originally performed by Drake. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hotline Bling"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Dsus4.
- What other songs by Drake can I play here?
- Try "FAKE LOVE", "FIND YOUR LOVE", "HOLD ON, WE'RE GOING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hotline Bling". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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