Why does "Popular (From Wicked)" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Popular (From Wicked)".

What key is "Popular (From Wicked)" by Stephen Schwartz played in?

Popular (From Wicked) 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 "Popular (From Wicked)"?

The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Popular (From Wicked)" 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 "Popular (From Wicked)"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Popular (From Wicked)"?

"Popular (From Wicked)" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?

Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Popular (From Wicked)"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Popular (From Wicked)".

Can I see all the notes in "Popular (From Wicked)"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.

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About “Popular (From Wicked)”

"Popular (From Wicked)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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Lyrics

When (D)ev er I see some one less (G)for tu nate than (C)I— and let’s (D)face it, who is n’t less (G)for tu nate than (F)I?

—My (F)ten der (Eb)heart tends to (Db)start to (C)bleed

And when (D)some one needs a make o ver, I (G)sim ply have to (C)take o ver; I (Bb)know I know ex act ly what they (G)need!

And (C)e ven in your case, tho’ it’s the (Am7)tough est case I’ve (D)yet to face, don’t (Gm)wor ry, I’m de (Bb)ter mined to suc (C)ceed.

Fol (F)low my (G9sus)lead

and yes, in (C)deed you will be...

(F)Pop u lar,

You’re gon na be (Bbsus2)pop u (F)lar!

I’ll (C)teach you the (Dm)prop er (Am)ploys when you (Dm)talk to (Am)boys, lit tle (C)ways to flirt and (F)flounce.

I’ll show you (A)what (Dm)shoes to (F)wear, how to (F)fix your hair,

(Bb)ev ’ry thing (Gm7)that real ly (C)counts to be (F)pop u lar!

I’ll help you be (Bbsus2)pop u (F)lar!

You’ll (C)hang with the (Dm)right co (Am)horts, you’ll be (Dm)good at (Am)sports, know the (C)slang you’ve got to (F)flounce.

I’ll show you (A)what (Dm)shoes to (F)wear, how to (F)fix your hair,

(Bb)ev ’ry thing (Gm7)that real ly (C)counts to be (A7sus)know

So let’s (Gm7)start, ’cause you’ve got an aw f’lly long (C)way to (F)go.

Don’t be of (Db)fend ed by my (Db)frank an al y sis (Abmaj7)think of it as per son al i ty di al y (Ab)sis.

Now that I’ve (Dbm6)chos en to be (Dbm7)come a pal, a sis (Eb)ter and ad vi ser (Bbm6)there’s no bod y wis er, (C7)not when it comes to (F)pop u lar

I know a bout (Bbsus2)pop u (F)lar!

And (C)with an as (Dm)sist from (Am)me to be (Dm)who you’ll (Am)be, in (Bbmaj7)stead of drear y (A7)who you (Dm)were...

(F7)are...

There’s (Bb)noth ing that can stop (Dm)you (Gm7)from be com ing pop (C)u (F)ler...

(CN.C.)lar...

(C)La

(F)la

We’re gon na (Bb)make you (Bb)pop (C)u (F)lar!

(A)When I see de (Adim)press ing (A)crea tures (Dm)with un (A)pre pos (Dm)sess ing fea tures, (G)I re mind them (Gdim)on their (G)own be (C)half to think of (A)cel e brat ed (A)heads of state or (A)’spe cially great com (Dm)mu ni ca tors...

Did they have (G)brains or knowl edge?

(C)Don’t make me laugh!

They were (F)pop u lar

It’s all a bout (Bbsus2)pop u (F)lar!

It’s (C)not a bout (Dm)ap ti (Am)tude, it’s the (Dm)way you’re (Am)viewed, so it’s (A7)ver y shrewd to (Dm)be

(Gm7)ver y, ver y pop (Bb)u (C)lar like (F)me!

And tho’ (Dm)you pro (Am)test your dis (Dm)in ter (Am)est,

I know clan des tine (Dm)ly

You’re (Gm7)gon na grin and bear (Bbmaj7)it your (C7)new found pop u lar (C)it (F)y.

(C)la

(F)la

la.

You’ll be pop u lar Just not quite as pop u (C7sus)lar

(C)as

(C)me!

Practice tip

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

Questions about this song (9)

Why does "Popular (From Wicked)" show as colored bars instead of notation?: Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Popular (From Wicked)".
What key is "Popular (From Wicked)" by Stephen Schwartz played in?: Popular (From Wicked) 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 "Popular (From Wicked)"?: The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Popular (From Wicked)" 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 "Popular (From Wicked)"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Popular (From Wicked)"?: "Popular (From Wicked)" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?: Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Popular (From Wicked)"?: It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Popular (From Wicked)".
Can I see all the notes in "Popular (From Wicked)"?: Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.