Ironic

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

He won the (G)lot ter y,

and (Am7)died the next day.

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

and It’s a (C)death ing row man par don thought, and two (G)min utes 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’re (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 fig ures.

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 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’re (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 fig ures.

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 fig ures.

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ironic" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Ironic

Where are the chord symbols for "Ironic" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ironic" is in C.
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 100 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 "YOU LEARN", "YOU OUGHTA KNOW", "Ironic". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Ironic" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ironic" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Ironic"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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