What key is "Karma Chameleon" in?

"Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Karma Chameleon" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Karma Chameleon" 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 "Karma Chameleon"?

This arrangement of "Karma Chameleon" uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Karma Chameleon" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Culture Club can I play here?

Try "DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME", "TIME", "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Des ert (Bb)lov ing in your eyes all the way

if I lis ten to your lies I would heard you (Bb)say

I’m a (Eb)man

with out con (F)vic tion

When we (Eb)cling

our love is (F)strong

when you (Eb)go

you’re gone for (F)ev er,

you string a (Cm7)long

you string a (Gm)long.

(Bb)Kar ma kar ma kar ma kar ma (F)kar ma cha me le (Gm7)on

you come and (Cm7)go

you come and (Bb)go.

(Bb)Lov ing would be eas y if your (F)col ours were like my (Gm7)dream

red, gold and (Cm7)green,

red, gold and (Bb)green.

Did n’t (Bb)hear your wick ed words ev ’ry day

and you used to be so sweet I would heard you (Bb)say

that my (Eb)love

was an ad (F)dic tion

I’m a (Eb)man

who does n’t (F)know

how to (Eb)sell

a con tra (F)dic tion,

you come and (Cm7)go

you come and (Gm)go.

(Bb)Kar ma kar ma kar ma kar ma (F)kar ma cha me le (Gm7)on

you come and (Cm7)go

you come and (Bb)go.

(Bb)Lov ing would be eas y if your (F)col ours were like my (Gm7)dream

red, gold and (Cm7)green,

red, gold and (Bb)green.

Did n’t (Bb)green.

(Eb)Ev ’ry day is like sur vi val

(Cm7)you’re my lov er not my (Gm7)ri

val.

(Eb)Ev ’ry day is like sur vi val

(Cm7)you’re my lov er not my (Gm7)ri

val.

(F)val.

(Bb)Kar ma kar ma kar ma kar ma (F)kar ma cha me le (Gm7)on

you come and (Cm7)go

you come and (Bb)go.

(Bb)Lov ing would be eas y if your (F)col ours were like my (Gm7)dream

red, gold and (Cm7)green,

red, gold and (Bb)green.

Karma Chameleon by Culture Club

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Karma Chameleon”

What key is "Karma Chameleon" in?: "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Karma Chameleon" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Karma Chameleon" 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 "Karma Chameleon"?: This arrangement of "Karma Chameleon" uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Karma Chameleon" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Culture Club can I play here?: Try "DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME", "TIME", "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.