What key is "Magic" in?

"Magic" by The Cars is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Magic" 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 "Magic" 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 "Magic"?

This arrangement of "Magic" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, D, Dpow, Dsus2, E, Epow, Esus4, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Magic" 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 The Cars can I play here?

Try "DRIVE", "GOOD TIMES ROLL", "JUST WHAT I NEEDED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A5)Sum mer,

it turns me up side (A5)down.

I Sum mer, sum mer, (A5)sum mer,

it’s like a mer ry go (A5)round.

I see you (D5)un der the mid night,

all (D5)shack les and bows.

High (D5)shoes with the (E5)cleats click ing,

a tem per (D)men tal glow.

But then you (D)let me go.

Oh, got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, I’ve got a (E)hold on you to night.

Got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, (got a (E)hold on you.)

Oh, oh, it’s mag ic

when I’m with you.

(Oh, it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic, just a a tle lit tle mag ic, (D)ic you know it’s true.

I’ve (E)got a (F#m)hold on you.

So (A5)twist ed,

it un der, side ways, (A5)down.

I know you’re get ting (A5)twist ed,

it’s and you can’t ry calm (A5)down.

I see you (D5)un der the mid night,

love (D5)darts in your eyes.

How (D5)far can you (E5)take it ing,

a ’til you (D)re a lize

there’s mag ic (D)in your eyes?

Oh, got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, I’ve got a (E)hold on you to night.

Got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, (got a (E)hold on you.)

Oh, oh, it’s mag ic

when I’m with you.

(Oh, it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic, just a lit tle bit of your mag (D)ic pulls me with through.

I’ve (E)got a (F#m)hold on you.

So (F#m)hold on you.

(Esus)Oh, (E)got a

(Esus)(Oh, (E)it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic.

(Oh, it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic.

(Oh, it’s mag

Magic by The Cars

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Magic”

What key is "Magic" in?: "Magic" by The Cars is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Magic" 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 "Magic" 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 "Magic"?: This arrangement of "Magic" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, D, Dpow, Dsus2, E, Epow, Esus4, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Magic" 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 The Cars can I play here?: Try "DRIVE", "GOOD TIMES ROLL", "JUST WHAT I NEEDED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.