Ironic

by Alanis Morissette
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Lyrics

An (C)old man when you’re (G)turned nine ty (Am7)eight.

He won the (G)lot te ry,

and (Am7)died the next day.

He It’s a his black fly when all in your (Am7)Char don nay.

and It’s a (C)death ing row man par don thought, and two (G)mi nutes too (Am7)late.

Is n’t it i ron ic…

don’t you (G)think?

It’s like rain

on your (G)wed ding (Am7)day.

It’s a free ride

when you’ve (G)al read y (Am7)paid.

It’s the good ad vice

that you (G)just did n’t (Am7)take.

(Bb)Who would ’ve (F)thought… it fi gures?

Mis ter (C)“Play It when you’re (G)was a fraid (Am7)to

He packed his (G)suit ing case

and (Am7)kissed his kids bye.

He wait ed ten whole damn when all in to (Am7)take that flight,

and as the (C)plane ing crashed man down, he dreams, and “Well, (G)is n’t this (Am7)nice?” Is n’t it i ron ic…

don’t you (G)think?

It’s like rain

on your (G)wed ding (Am7)day.

It’s a free ride

when you’ve (G)al read y (Am7)paid.

It’s the good ad vice

that you (G)just did n’t (Am7)take.

(Bb)Who would ’ve (F)thought… it fi gures?

Mis ter

Well, (Fmaj7)life has a fun ny way of sneak ing up on you when you think ev ’ry thing’s O.

K.

and (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing’s go ing right.

And (Fmaj7)life has a fun ny way of help ing you out when you think ev ’ry thing’s gone wrong and (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing blows up in your face.

A (G)meet ing his beau ti (Am7)ful wife.

And is n’t it i (G)ron ic…

don’t you (G)think?

A lit tle too i (G)ron ic…

and yeah, I (G)real ly do think… it’s like rain

on your (G)wed ding (Am7)day.

It’s a free ride

when you’re (G)al read y (Am7)paid.

It’s the good ad vice

that you (G)just did n’t (Am7)take.

And (Bb)who would have (F)thought, it fi gures.

And you know (Fmaj7)life has a fun ny way of sneak ing up on (G6)you.

(Fmaj7)Life has a fun ny, fun ny way

of help ing you out,

help ing you out.

Ironic — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette 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 C, 82 BPM.

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

About “Ironic

Can I learn "Ironic" 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 "Ironic" with hands-separate practice in C at 82 BPM.
What key is "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette played in?
Ironic is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ironic"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ironic" 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 "Ironic"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ironic"?
"Ironic" was originally performed by Alanis Morissette. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ironic"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bb, C, F, Fmaj7, G, G6.
What other songs by Alanis Morissette can I play here?
Try "IRONIC", "YOU LEARN", "YOU OUGHTA KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ironic"?
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 "Ironic" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ironic"?
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. "Ironic" is in the key of C at 82 BPM.

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