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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Not Like The Movies" by Katy Perry in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 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”
- Can I learn "Not Like The Movies" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Not Like The Movies" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Not Like The Movies"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Not Like The Movies" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Not Like The Movies"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Not Like The Movies" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.