Other arrangements of Parallel Universe
Pick a learning view.
Deep in side of a par
al lel heart,
u ni verse,
it’s get ting hard er and hard
er to tell
what came first, yeah, un der wa ter where thoughts
can breathe
eas i ly.
Far a way you were made
in the sea,
just like me,
Christ, I’m a side wind der, I’m a Cal i for nia king.
I swear, it’s (G5)ev ’ry where.
Oh, it’s ev ’ry thing.
Star ing straight up in to
the sky, heart,
oh, my, my,
a so lar sys tem that fits
in your eye,
mi cro co sm.
You could die but you’re nev
er dead,
spi der web.
Take a look at the stars
in your head.
Fields of space,
Christ, I’m a side wind der, I’m a Cal i for nia king.
I swear, it’s (G5)ev ’ry where.
Oh, it’s ev ’ry thing.
Christ, I’m a side wind der, I’m a Cal i for nia king.
I swear, it’s (G5)ev ’ry where.
Oh, it’s ev ’ry thing.
Parallel Universe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 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 F, 124 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Parallel Universe”
- What key is "Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
- Parallel Universe is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Parallel Universe"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Parallel Universe" 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 "Parallel Universe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Parallel Universe"?
- "Parallel Universe" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Parallel Universe"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Abpow, Bb, C, Cm, Cpow, Eb, Ebpow, G, +2 more.
- What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Parallel Universe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 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 "Parallel Universe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Parallel Universe" 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.