What key is "Money (That's What I Want)" in?

"Money (That's What I Want)" by Barrett Strong is in the key of G with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Money (That's What I Want)" 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 "Money (That's What I Want)" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Money (That's What I Want)" on piano?

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

Lyrics

The best things ev in life are free,

but you can keep ’em for the birds and bees.

Now give me (A)mon ey, that’s what I want, that’s what I (Em)want.

That’s, that’s what I want, that’s what I (B7)want,

yeah,

that’s (A)what (Em)I want.

Your lov in’ ev gives me a thrill,

but but your lov in’ don’t the pay my bills.

Now give me (A)mon ey, that’s what I want, that’s what I (Em)want.

That’s, that’s what I want, that’s what I (B7)want,

yeah,

that’s (A)what (Em)I want.

(Em)want.

(B)Well, now give me (Em)mon ey, that’s (Em)what I (A)want, a lot of (Em)mon ey.

That’s, that’s (Em)what I (A)want.

Now give me (Em)mon ey, that’s (Em)what I (A)want, a lot of (Em)mon ey.

That’s, that’s (Em)what I want.

That’s what I (B7)want

yeah,

that’s (A)what (Em)I want.

(B)Well, now give me (Em)mon ey, that’s (Em)what I (A)want, a lot of (Em)mon ey.

That’s, that’s (Em)what I (A)want.

Now give me (Em)mon ey, that’s (Em)what I (A)want, a lot of (Em)mon ey.

That’s, that’s (Em)what I want.

That’s what I (B7)want

yeah,

that’s (A)what (Em)I want.

(B)Well, now give me (Em)want.

Money (That's What I Want) by Barrett Strong

107 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Money (That's What I Want)”

What key is "Money (That's What I Want)" in?: "Money (That's What I Want)" by Barrett Strong is in the key of G with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Money (That's What I Want)" 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 "Money (That's What I Want)" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Money (That's What I Want)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.