Not Like The Movies

by Katy Perry
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He put it (Em7)on me, I put it (Bm7)on, like (D)there was noth ing (G)wrong.

It did n’t (Em7)fit, it was n’t (Bm7)right,

(D)was n’t just the (G)size.

They say you (Em7)know when you (D)know.

got ta I my don’t ter (G)know.

so we (Em)make per fect (Bm)shapes.

If I did n’t feel if the fair y tale (Em7)feel ing, you can’t see the no.

for Am (C)I One a stu pid girl worth ev ’ry for e ven (Em7)dream he’ll be ing one that (D)that ish es I sen ten could?

If it’s not like the (F)mov ies,

that’s how it (F)should be.

When he’s the (C)one, I’ll come un (Em7)done, and my (Bm)world will stop (Am)spin ning.

And that’s (G)just the be gin ning.

He Snow White (Em7)said me, when I was (Bm7)young, “One (D)day my prince will (G)come.” It So n’t (Em7)I wait for that (Bm7)date.

(D)was n’t just the (G)They say it’s hard (Em7)to meet your (D)match, got ta find my bet ter (G)half, so we (Em)make per fect (Bm)shapes.

If stars don’t a lign, if it does n’t stop (Em7)time, if you can’t see the sign, wait for it.

(C)I One hun dred per cent, worth ev ’ry pen ny spent, (Em7)dream he’ll be the one that (D)fin ish es your sen ten ces.

If it’s not like the (F)mov ies,

that’s how it (F)should be.

When he’s the (C)one, I’ll come un (Em7)done, and my (Bm)world will stop (Am)spin ning.

And that’s (G)just the be gin ning.

gin ing.

Oh, oh,

(Em)yeah.

’Cause I know you’re (G)out there.

And you’re, you’re look ing for (Am)me,

oh.

It’s a cra zy i (G)dea that

you were

made per fect (Am)ly (G)for (C)me,

(Em)you (D)see.

Just like the (F)mov ies,

that’s how it (F)will be.

Cin e (C)mat ic and dra (Em7)mat ic with (Bm)the per fect (Am)end ing.

Ooh,

it’s not like the mov (G)ies,

but that’s how it (G)should be.

When he’s the (C)one, you’ll come un (Em)done, and your (Bm)world will stop (Am)spin ing.

And it’s (G)just the be

gin ning.

Not Like The Movies by Katy Perry

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Not Like The Movies

What key is "Not Like The Movies" in?
"Not Like The Movies" by Katy Perry is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Not Like The Movies" 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 "Not Like The Movies" 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 "Not Like The Movies" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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