Paparazzi

by Lady Gaga
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Lyrics

(Cm)We are the crowd.

We’re c com in’ out.

Got my flash on, it’s true.

Need that pic ture of you.

It’s so (Ab)mag i cal.

We’d be so fan (Cm)tas ti cal.

Leath er and jeans, ga low, rage glam or ous.

Not sure what it means but this pho to of us, it don’t (Ab)have a price.

Read y for those (Fm)flash ing lights.

’Cause you know that, ba by, I, (Ab)I’m your big gest fan.

I’ll fol low you un til you love me, pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Ba by, there’s no oth er su per star.

You know that I’ll be your pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Prom ise I’ll be kind, but I won’t stop un (Fm)til that boy is mine.

(Ab)Ba by, you’ll be fa mous, chase you down un til you love me, pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Cm)I’ll be your girl back stage at your show, vel vet ropes and gui tars, yeah, ’cause you’re my rock star.

In be (Ab)tween the sets,

eye lin er and (Cm)cig a rettes.

Shad ow is burnt ga low, dance and we turn.

My lash es are dry, pur ple tear drops I cry.

It don’t (Ab)have a price.

Lov in’ you is (Fm)cher ry pie.

’Cause you know that, ba by, I, (Ab)I’m your big gest fan.

I’ll fol low you un til you love me, pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Ba by, there’s no oth er su per star.

You know that I’ll be your pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Prom ise I’ll be kind, but I won’t stop un (Fm)til that boy is mine.

(Ab)Ba by, you’ll be fa mous, chase you down un til you love me, pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Cm)Real good, we dance in the stu di o.

Snap, snap to that shit on the ra di o.

Don’t stop for an y one.

We’re plas tic, but we still have fun.

(Ab)I’m your big gest fan, I’ll fol low you un til you love me, pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

(Ab)Ba by, there’s no oth er su per star.

You know that I’ll be your pa pa, (Db)pa pa raz zi.

Paparazzi — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga: 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 C, 110 BPM.

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

About “Paparazzi”

What key is "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga played in?
Paparazzi is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Paparazzi"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Paparazzi" 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 "Paparazzi"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Paparazzi"?
"Paparazzi" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Paparazzi"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm.
What other songs by Lady Gaga can I play here?
Try "DO WHAT U WANT", "AMERICANO", "YOÜ AND I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Paparazzi" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga. 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 "Paparazzi" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Paparazzi" 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.