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Mm?
Ah.
Oh, said I’m (Ab)put ting down my sto ry (Eb)in a pop u lar song.
My prob lem: I nev er was a (Ab)mod el; I nev er was a schol ar, but you were al ways (Ab)pop u (Eb)lar.
You were sing ing all the songs I (Ab)don’t know.
Now you’re in the front row, ’cause my song is (Ab)pop u (Eb)lar.
Pop u lar.
I know a bout (Ab)pop u (Eb)lar.
It’s not a bout who you are or (Bb)your fan cy car; you’re (Ab)on ly ev er who (Eb)you were.
Pop u lar.
Who cares a bout (Ab)pop u (Eb)lar?
And all that you need to do is (Bb)be true to you, that’s (Ab)all you ev er need (Eb)to know.
Catch up, ’cause you got (Bb)an aw ful long way to go.
Catch up, ’cause you got (Bb)an aw ful long way to go.
My
(Eb)All you ev er need to know:
(Bb)you’re on ly ev er who you were.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know:
(Bb)you’re on ly ev er who you were.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know.
Pop u lar.
I know a bout (Eb)pop u lar.
(All you It’s not need a bout know.) (Bb)who you are or your fan cy car; you’re (Eb)on ly ev er who you were.
(All you ev er need to know.) (Bb)Pop u lar.
I know a bout (Eb)pop u lar, (All you and all need that you know.) (Bb)need to do is be true to you.
That’s (Eb)all you ev er need to know.
All you ev er need to know:
(Bb)you’re on ly ev er who you were.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know:
(Bb)you’re on ly ev er who you were.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know.
(Bb)you’re on ly ev er who you were.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know:
(Bb)you’re on ly ev er who you were.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know.
(Eb)All you ev er need to know.
Popular Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Popular Song" by Mika: 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 Eb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Popular Song”
- What key is "Popular Song" by Mika played in?
- Popular Song is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Popular Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Popular Song" 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 "Popular Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Popular Song"?
- "Popular Song" was originally performed by Mika. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Popular Song"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Eb, Fm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Mika can I play here?
- Try "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING", "LOVE TODAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Popular Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Popular Song" by Mika. 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 "Popular Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Popular Song" 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.