What key is "I Kissed A Girl" in?

"I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry is in the key of A with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I Kissed A Girl" 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 "I Kissed A Girl" 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 "I Kissed A Girl"?

This arrangement of "I Kissed A Girl" uses 10 chords: Am, Apow, C, Cpow, Dm, Dpow, Em, Epow, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "I Kissed A Girl" 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

This was nev (Em)er the way I planned,

not (F)my in ten tion.

I got so (Em)brave, i drink in hand,

lost (F)my dis cre tion.

It’s not what I’m (C)used to,

just (F)wan na try you on.

I’m cu ri ous, (C)for you

caught (F)my at ten tion.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl and (CN.C.)I liked it, the (CN.C.)taste of (E5)her cher ry (E5)chap stick.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl just (CN.C.)to try it.

I (CN.C.)hope my (E5)boy friend don’t (E5)mind it.

(CN.C.)It felt so (C5)wrong; (CN.C.)it felt so (D5)right.

(CN.C.)Don’t mean (D5)I’m (F5)in love (E5)to night.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl and (CN.C.)I liked it.

I (E5)liked it.

No, I don’t (Em)e ven know your name.

It (F)does n’t mat ter.

You’re my ex (Em)per i men tal game, just (F)hu man na ture.

It’s not what good (C)girls do,

not (F)how they should be have.

My head gets so (C)con fused,

hard (F)to o bey.

tion.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl and (CN.C.)I liked it, the (CN.C.)taste of (E5)her cher ry (E5)chap stick.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl just (CN.C.)to try it.

I (CN.C.)hope my (E5)boy friend don’t (E5)mind it.

(CN.C.)It felt so (C5)wrong; (CN.C.)it felt so (D5)right.

(CN.C.)Don’t mean (D5)I’m (F5)in love (E5)to night.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl and (CN.C.)I liked it.

I (E5)liked it.

Us girls we (Em)are so mag i cal, soft skin, red (Em)lips so kiss a ble.

Hard to re (Em)sist, so touch a ble.

And too good to de ny it.

Ain’t no big deal, it’s in no cent.

(CN.C.)I kissed (A5)a (C5)girl I liked it.

I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 125 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Kissed A Girl”

What key is "I Kissed A Girl" in?: "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry is in the key of A with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Kissed A Girl" 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 "I Kissed A Girl" 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 "I Kissed A Girl"?: This arrangement of "I Kissed A Girl" uses 10 chords: Am, Apow, C, Cpow, Dm, Dpow, Em, Epow, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Kissed A Girl" 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.