Poison

by Alice Cooper
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Poison" by Alice Cooper 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 C, 124 BPM.

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

About “Poison

Can I learn "Poison" 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 "Poison" with hands-separate practice in C at 124 BPM.
What key is "Poison" by Alice Cooper played in?
Poison 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 "Poison"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Poison" 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 "Poison"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Poison"?
"Poison" was originally performed by Alice Cooper. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Poison"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cpow, D, +7 more.
What other songs by Alice Cooper can I play here?
Try "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY", "Poison". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Poison"?
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 "Poison" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Poison"?
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. "Poison" is in the key of C at 124 BPM.

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