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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 that (D)that ish es I 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 that (D)fin ish es your 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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Not Like The Movies" by Katy Perry in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Not Like The Movies”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Not Like The Movies"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Not Like The Movies" by Katy Perry played in?
- Not Like The Movies is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not Like The Movies"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Not Like The Movies" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Not Like The Movies"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Not Like The Movies"?
- "Not Like The Movies" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
- Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Not Like The Movies" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.