I Kissed A Girl

by Katy Perry
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Kissed A Girl" 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 A, 125 BPM.

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

About “I Kissed A Girl”

Can I learn "I Kissed A Girl" 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 Kissed A Girl" with hands-separate practice in A at 125 BPM.
What key is "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry played in?
I Kissed A Girl is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Kissed A Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Kissed A Girl" 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 "I Kissed A Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Kissed A Girl"?
"I Kissed A Girl" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Kissed A Girl"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Apow, C, Cpow, Dm, Dpow, Em, Epow, +2 more.
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 "I Kissed A Girl"?
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 Kissed A Girl" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Kissed A Girl"?
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 Kissed A Girl" is in the key of A at 125 BPM.