I Got Rhythm

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(Em)Days can be (Am)sun ny, with (Em6)nev er a (C7)sigh;

(Em)don’t need (C)what (Em6)mon ey (C)can (Em)buy.

Birds in the (Am)tree sing their (Em6)day full of (C7)song,

(Em)why should n’t (Am)we sing (D7)a (G)long?

(B)I’m chip per all the day, (Am7)hap py with my (Edim)lot.

(B)How do get that way?

(Am7)Look at what I’ve (D7)got:

I (G6)got (Am7)rhy thm, I (C#dim)got (Am)mu sic, I (G6)got (Am7)my man.

Who could (G)ask for (D7)an y thing (D7)more?

I (G6)got (Am7)dais ies in (C#dim)green (Am)pas tures; I (G6)got (Am7)my man.

Who could (G)ask for (D7)an y thing (G)more?

Old (Bsus)Man (Bdim)Trou ble, I (Em)don’t (Esus2)mind him.

You (Asus)won’t (Adim)find him ’round my (D7)door.

I (G6)got (Am7)star light, I (C#dim)got (Am)sweet dreams, I (G6)got (Am7)my man.

Who could (G)ask for (Dm)an y thing (E7)more, who could (C#)ask for (D7)an y thing (G)more?

I (G6)got (Am7)rhy thm, I (C#dim)got (Am)mu sic, I (G6)got (Am7)my man.

Who could (G)ask for (D7)an y thing (D7)more?

I (G6)got (Am7)dais ies in (C#dim)green (Am)pas tures; I (G6)got (Am7)my man.

Who could (G)ask for (D7)an y thing (G)more?

Old (Bsus)Man (Bdim)Trou ble, I (Em)don’t (Esus2)mind him.

You (Asus)won’t (Adim)find him ’round my (D7)door.

I (G6)got (Am7)star light, I (C#dim)got (Am)sweet dreams, I (G6)got (Am7)my man.

Who could (G)ask for (Dm)an y thing (E7)more, who could (C#)ask for (D7)an y thing (G)more?

(G)more?

I Got Rhythm — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Got Rhythm" by George Gershwin 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, 150 BPM.

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

About “I Got Rhythm”

Can I learn "I Got Rhythm" 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 "I Got Rhythm" with hands-separate practice in G at 150 BPM.
What key is "I Got Rhythm" by George Gershwin played in?
I Got Rhythm 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 "I Got Rhythm"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Got Rhythm" 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 "I Got Rhythm"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Got Rhythm"?
"I Got Rhythm" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Got Rhythm"?
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 "I Got Rhythm" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Got Rhythm"?
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. "I Got Rhythm" is in the key of G at 150 BPM.