Other arrangements of Musicology
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Musicology" by Prince: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Musicology”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Musicology" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Musicology" by Prince. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Musicology" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Musicology" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.