Pop Life

by Prince
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Lyrics

What’s the mat ter with your life?

Is the (Dm7)pov er ty bring ing you down?

Is the (F)mail man jerk ing U a round?

U think Did he (Gb)put your mil lion (Ab)dol lar check in (Gb)some one else ’s (Ab)box?

Tell me.

What’s the mat ter with your world?

Was it a boy y when U want ed a girl?

Don’t U know straight (F)hair ain’t got no curl?

U (No don’t curl?) (Ab)Life, me it ain’t real funk y, and un (Ab)less it’s a got that pop.

Dig it?

(Eb)Pop

(Bbmaj7)life, ev ’ry bod y needs a thrill.

(Gm)Pop

(Dm7)life, we all got a space 2 fill.

(Ebmaj7)Pop

(F)life, ev ’ry bod y can’t be on top.

But (Gb)life, it ain’t 2 funk y, un (Gb)less it’s got that (Ab)pop.

Dig it?

What’s that un der neath your hair?

Was Is there an y bod y liv ing a there?

U U can’t get (F)o ver it, U say U just don’t care.

(Ab)Show me a boy who stays in and I’ll (Ab)show U a boy a ware!

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(Eb)Pop

(Bbmaj7)life,

ev ’ry bod y needs a thrill.

(Gm)Pop

(Dm7)life, we all got a space 2 fill.

(Ebmaj7)Pop

(F)life, ev ’ry bod y can’t be on top.

But (Gb)life, it ain’t 2 funk y, un (Gb)less it’s got that (Ab)pop.

Dig it?

(Gb)less it’s got that (Ab)pop.

Dig it?

(Eb)Pop

(Bbmaj7)life,

ev ’ry bod y needs a thrill.

(Gm)Pop

(Dm7)life, we all got a space 2 fill.

(Ebmaj7)Pop (F)life, ev ’ry bod y wants to be on top.

But (Gb)life, it ain’t 2 funk y, un (Gb)less it’s got that (Ab)pop.

(Eb)Pop (Bbmaj7)life,

ev ’ry bod y needs a thrill.

(Gm)Pop (Dm7)life, we all got a space 2 fill.

(Ebmaj7)Pop (F)life, ev ’ry bod y wants to be on top.

But (Gb)life, it ain’t 2 funk y, un (Gb)less it’s got that (Ab)pop.

Pop Life — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Pop Life" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Pop Life”

Can I play "Pop Life" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Pop Life" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Pop Life" by Prince played in?
Pop Life is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pop Life"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pop Life" 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 "Pop Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pop Life"?
"Pop Life" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Pop Life"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bbmaj7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Gb, Gm.
What other songs by Prince can I play here?
Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Pop Life"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Pop Life" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Pop Life"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pop Life" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.