Perfect Illusion

by Lady Gaga
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Perfect Illusion

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

(Oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh.)

(CN.C.)Try ing to get con trol; pres sure’s tak ing its toll.

Stuck in the mid dle zone; I just want you a lone.

My guess ing game is strong, way too real to be wrong.

Caught up in your show, yeah, at least now I know it was n’t (Gm)love,

(Dm)it was n’t (Ebmaj7)love,

(Dm)it was a (Gm)per fect il lu (Dm)sion.

(Dm)(Per fect il lu tak sion.) for love,

it was n’t (Ebmaj7)love,

(Dm)it was a (Gm)per fect il lu (Dm)sion.

(Ebmaj7)(Per fect il lu (Dm)sion, (CN.C.)oh.)

You were a per fect il lu sion.

(CN.C.)I don’t need eyes to see; I felt you touch ing me.

High like am phet a mine; may be you’re just a dream.

That’s what it means to crush.

Now that I’m wak ing up, I still feel the blow, but at least now I know it was n’t (Gm)love,

(Dm)it was n’t (Ebmaj7)love,

(Dm)it was a (Gm)per fect il lu (Dm)sion.

(Dm)(Per fect il lu tak sion.) for love,

it was n’t (Ebmaj7)love,

(Dm)it was a (Gm)per fect il lu (Dm)sion.

(Ebmaj7)(Per fect il lu (Dm)sion, (CN.C.)oh.)

You were a per fect il lu sion.

(Ebmaj7)(Per fect il lu (Dm)sion.) (Where are you, ’cause I It see, was but a feel per watch fect il lu Di sion.

lat ed, fall ing free, (Ebmaj7)in a mod ern ec sta sy.

Where are you, ’cause I It see, was but a feel per watch fect il lu but sion, feel you watch ing il lu but sion.

feel Mis tak en for love, Where are you, ’cause I can’t see, but I feel mis tak en for love, Di lat ed, fall ing free, in a mod mis tak en for love.

in a mod ern ec sta sy, in a mod ern ec sta sy.) I’m o ver the show; yeah, at (D7)least now I know, it was n’t (Am)love,

(Em)it was n’t (Fmaj7)love,

(Em)it was a (Am)per fect il lu (Em)sion.

(Em)(Per fect il lu tak sion.) for love,

it was n’t (Fmaj7)love,

(Em)it was a (Am)per fect il lu (Em)sion.

(Fmaj7)(Per fect il lu (Em)sion.) (Am)Oh,

(Em)you were the (Fmaj7)per fect il lu (Em)sion.

(Am)Oh,

(Em)it was a (Fmaj7)per fect il lu (Em)sion.

(Fmaj7)per fect il lu (Em)sion.

It was a per fect il lu sion, some where in all the con fu sion.

It was a per fect il lu sion,

il lu sion,

il lu (Where sion.

you, ’cause I It see, was a per (Em)fect il lu but sion, feel you watch some me.) where in all (Em)the con fu (Di sion.

lat ed, fall You free, were so per (Em)fect.

in You were a, ec you were a (Fmaj7)per fect il lu (Em)sion.

Perfect Illusion — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

22 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "Perfect Illusion" 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About “Perfect Illusion”

What key is "Perfect Illusion" by Lady Gaga played in?
Perfect Illusion 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 "Perfect Illusion"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Perfect Illusion" 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 "Perfect Illusion"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Perfect Illusion"?
"Perfect Illusion" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Perfect Illusion"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, C, D7, Dm, Dsus4, Eb, Ebmaj7, Em, +5 more.
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 "Perfect Illusion" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Perfect Illusion" 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 "Perfect Illusion" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Perfect Illusion" 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.