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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Magic" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Magic”
- Can I play "Magic" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Magic" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Magic" by The Cars played in?
- Magic 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 "Magic"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Magic" 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 "Magic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Magic"?
- "Magic" was originally performed by The Cars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Magic"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, D, Dpow, Dsus2, E, Epow, Esus4, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Cars can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "GOOD TIMES ROLL", "JUST WHAT I NEEDED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Magic"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Magic" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Magic"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Magic" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.