Musicology

by Prince
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Ooh.

(C7)Heard a bout the par ty now just east of Har lem.

Doug E gon’ be there, but you got to call him.

E ven the sol diers need a break some times.

Lis ten to the groove, y’all;

let it un wind your mind.

No in tox i ca tion un less you see what I see

danc in’ hot and sweat y right in front of me.

Oh, call it what you like; I’m ’a call it how it be.

This is just an oth er one of God’s gifts: mu si col o gy.

Got to keep the par ty mov in’ like I told you,

kick the old school joint

for the true funk sol diers.

Mu si col o gy.

Wait a min ute, band.

Wish I had a dol lar for ev ’ry time they say,

“Don’t you miss the feel ing mu sic gave you back in the day?” Let’s groove: Sep tem ber.

Earth, Wind and Fi re.

Hot Pants by James.

Sly’s gon’ take you high er.

Min or keys and drugs don’t make a rol ler skate jam.

Take your pick– turn ta ble or a band?

Lord, if it ain’t Chuck D.

or Jam Mas ter (Jay), know what?

They’re los in’

’cause we got a P.

H.

D.

in ad vanced bod y mov ing.

Keep the par ty mov in’ just like I told you.

keep the old school joint for the true funk sol diers.

Mu si col o gy.

Hold it down, band.

Don’t touch.

Don’t you ev er touch.

These are, these are, these are, these are my rec ords.

Mu si (C7)col o gy.

Mu si (C7)col o gy.

Mu si

Ev ’ry bod y get down.

on the up stroke.

Old school joint for the true funk sol diers.

Ten hup.

Good God!

Keep the pa keep, keep, keep the par ty mov ing.

Keep the par ty, keep, keep, uh!

(Don’t stop danc in’.)

Mu si col o gy.

Keep, keep, keep the par ty mov in’.

Trou ble mak er, ride her to bed huh, all the way to the crib.

(C7)Keep the par ty mov in’ just like I told you.

Keep the old school joints

for the true funk sol diers.

Sing!

Mu si col o gy.

For the true funk sol diers.

(Good God!)

On the one, y’all.

He said, (CN.C.)“I got good and plen ty of what you need the most, and that’s (Bb7)time.”

Musicology — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Musicology" 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 F, 102 BPM.

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

About “Musicology”

Can I play "Musicology" 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 "Musicology" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Musicology" by Prince played in?
Musicology is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Musicology"?
The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Musicology" 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 "Musicology"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Musicology"?
"Musicology" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Musicology"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb7, C, C7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Prince can I play here?
Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Musicology"?
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. "Musicology" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Musicology"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Musicology" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.