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!

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?

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Pop Life" by Prince: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Pop Life" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pop Life" by Prince. 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 "Pop Life" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Pop Life" 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.