Paper Gangsta

by Lady Gaga
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Lyrics

(Bm)Mid night rush with a pen in my hand; ink (G)in’ to Lin coln, sand your script with a fan.

Re (A)mem ber ing me be the fore it be gan; some (F#m)times I mond felt so ed Def in the Jam.

But the (Bm)ones ’ve who loved me the told me to stop, like, ter (G)“Home i girl ni can’t catch per shit if it drops.” A (A)su per wom an chick, you an know that I am.

Some of (F#m)shit that don’t fly ing by me in a man.

’Cause (Bm)I do not ac (G)cept an y less than some one (A)just as real as (F#m)fab u lous.

Don’t want no pa per (Bm)gang sta.

Won’t sign a way my (G)life to some one who’s got the (A)fla va but don’t have no fol (F#m)low through.

Don’t want no pap er (Bm)gang sta won’t sign no mon key (G)pa pers.

I don’t do fun ny (A)bus’ ness; not in t’rest ed in (F#m)fak ers.

Don’t want no pa per (Bm)gang sta, oh, oh.

Don’t want no pa per (A)gang sta, oh, oh.

Don’t want no pa per (Bm)gang sta.

Don’t want no pa per (A)gang sta.

(Bm)Got some thing real ly shin y to start; want (G)me to sign there on your Range Rov er heart?

I’ve (A)heard it be fore; yeah, the din ners were nice, till (F#m)your dia mond words melt ed in to some ice.

You the (Bm)should ’ve been rap pin’ the beat of my song.

Mis ter (G)Cal i for ni a pa per gang if sta (ah.) I’m (A)look ing for an love, not an emp that ty page full of (F#m)stuff that means noth ing but “you’ve in been played.” ’Cause (Bm)I do not ac (G)cept an y less than some one (A)just as real as (F#m)fab u lous.

Don’t want no pa per (Bm)gang sta.

Won’t sign a way my (G)life to some one who’s got the (A)fla va but don’t have no fol (F#m)low through.

Don’t want no pap er (Bm)gang sta won’t sign no mon key (G)pa pers.

I don’t do fun ny (A)bus’ ness; not in t’rest ed in (F#m)fak ers.

Don’t want no pa per (Bm)gang sta, oh, oh.

Don’t want no pa per (A)gang sta, oh, oh.

Don’t want no pa per (Bm)gang sta.

Don’t want no pa per (A)gang sta.

(Bm)gang sta.

Don’t want no pa per (A)gang sta.

Don’t want no pa per (A)gang sta.

Paper Gangsta — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Paper Gangsta" by Lady Gaga 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 D, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Paper Gangsta”

Can I learn "Paper Gangsta" 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 "Paper Gangsta" with hands-separate practice in D at 96 BPM.
What key is "Paper Gangsta" by Lady Gaga played in?
Paper Gangsta is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Paper Gangsta"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Paper Gangsta" 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 "Paper Gangsta"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Paper Gangsta"?
"Paper Gangsta" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Paper Gangsta"?
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 "Paper Gangsta" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Paper Gangsta"?
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. "Paper Gangsta" is in the key of D at 96 BPM.