What key is "Poison" in?

"Poison" by Alice Cooper is in the key of C with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Poison" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Poison" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Poison"?

This arrangement of "Poison" uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cpow, D, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Poison" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Alice Cooper can I play here?

Try "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY", "Poison". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Your cruel

de vice.

Your blood,

like ice.

One look

could kill.

My pain,

your thrill.

I hear (Eb)you call ing and it’s (Bb)nee dles and (F)pins (and (Cm)pins).

I want (Ab)to hurt you just to (Eb)hear you (Bb)scream ing my (Am)name.

Don’t want (F)to touch you but you’re (C)un der my skin.

(Deep (Dm)in.) I want (Bb)to kiss you but your (F)lips are (C)ven om ous (Dm)poi son.

(C)You’re (Dm)poi son (Bb)run nin’ through my (C)veins.

You’re (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

Your mouth,

so hot.

Your web,

I’m caught.

Your skin,

so wet.

Black lace

on sweat.

I want (Eb)to love you but I’d (Bb)bet ter not (F)touch (don’t (Cm)touch).

I want (Ab)to hold you but my (Eb)sens es (Bb)tell me to (Am)stop.

I want (F)to kiss you but I (C)want it too much (too (Dm)much).

I want (Bb)to taste you but your (F)lips are (C)ven om ous (Dm)poi son.

(C)You’re (Dm)poi son (Bb)run nin’ through my (C)veins.

You’re (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

these (C)chains.

(Bb)Poi son.

One look (one (Eb)look) could kill (could (Bb)kill).

My pain,

your thrill.

these (C)chains.

(Gm)Poi son.

I want (Eb)to love you but I’d (Bb)bet ter not (F)touch.

(Don’t (Cm)touch.) I want (Ab)to hold you but my (Eb)sens es (Bb)tell me to (Am)stop.

I want (F)to kiss you but I (C)want it too much (too (Dm)much).

I want (Bb)to taste you but your (F)lips are (C)ven om ous (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

You’re (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

You’re these (C)chains.

Poison by Alice Cooper

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 124 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Poison”

What key is "Poison" in?: "Poison" by Alice Cooper is in the key of C with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Poison" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Poison" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Poison"?: This arrangement of "Poison" uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cpow, D, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Poison" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alice Cooper can I play here?: Try "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY", "Poison". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.