Other arrangements of Pyramids
Pick a learning view.
(Fm)Oh, oh, oh, oh,
set the chee (Db)tahs
on the loose.
(Csus)Oh, oh, oh, oh,
there’s a thief (Bbm)out
on the move.
(Fm)Oh, oh, oh, oh,
un der neath (Db)our
le gion’s view.
(Csus)Oh, oh, oh, oh,
they have tak (Bbm)en
Cle o pat ra.
Run, run, run, come back for my glo ry.
Bring her back to me,
Cle o pat ra.
(Csus)Run, run, run, the crown of our Phar aoh, the throne of our queen is emp ty.
We’ll run to the (Fm)fu ture,
shin in’ like dia monds
in a rock y world.
A rock y, rock y world.
Our skin like (Csus)bronze and
our hair like cash mere
as we march to the (Bbm)rhy thm
on the pal ace floor,
ahh.
Ooh, (Fm)chan de liers in side the pyr a mids
trem
ble from the force.
(Csus)Cym bals crash in side the pyr a mids,
(Bbm)voic es
fill up the halls.
(Fm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh,
set the chee tahs
on the loose.
Ay,
there’s a thief (Bbm)out
on the loose.
(Fm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh,
un der neath our
le gion’s view.
Ay,
ay,
they have tak (Bbm)en
Cle o pat ra,
Cle o pat ra.
The (Fm)Jewel of Af ri ca,
jewel.
(Db)What good is a jewel that ain’t still pre cious.
How could you run (Csus)off on me?
How could you run off on us?
You (Bbm)feel like God in side that gold.
I found you (Fm)lay
in’ down with Sam son
and his (Db)full head of hair.
Found my (Csus)black queen
Cle o pat ra,
(Bbm)bad dreams
Cle o pat ra.
(Fm)Oh, oh, oh,
re move her, send the chee (Db)tahs
to the tomb.
(Csus)Our, our war
is o ver, our queen (Bbm)has
met her doom.
(Fm)Oh, no more, she lives no
more
ser pent
in her room.
(Csus)Oh, no more,
it has killed
Cle o pat ra,
Cle o pat ra.
Big sun com in’ strong through the mo tel blinds.
Wake up to your girl, for now let’s call her Cle o pat ra.
Cle o (Fm7)pat ra, I watch you fix your hair then put your pant ies on in the mir ror.
Cle o (Ab)pat ra, then your lip stick.
Cle o pat ra, then your six inch heels.
(Fm7)Catch her.
She’s head ed to the pyr a mid.
She’s work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Ab)night.
Work in’ at the pyr a mid,
work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Fm7)night.
Oh yeah, work in’ at the pyr a mid.
Oh, work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Ab)night.
Work in’ at the pyr a mid,
work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Fm7)night.
Oh yeah, work in’ at the pyr a mid.
Oh, work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Ab)Pimp in’ in my con vos,
bub bles in my cham pagne.
Let it be some jazz play in’.
(Fm7)Top floor mo tel suite, twist in’ my ci gars.
Floor mod el T V with the V C R.
Got (Ab)rub ies in my damn chain.
Whip ain’t got no gas tank, but it still got wood grain.
Got your girl work in’ for me.
Hit the strip and my bills paid, that keep my bills paid.
Hit the strip and my bills paid, Keep a nig ga bills paid.
She’s work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Ab)night.
Work in’ at the pyr a mid,
work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Fm7)night.
Hey, work in’ at the pyr a mid.
Oh, work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Ab)night.
Yeah, work in’ at the pyr a mid.
Ooh,
work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Fm7)night.
Work in’ at the pyr a mid.
You (Ab)showed up af ter work, I’m bath in’ your bod y.
Touch you in plac es on ly I know.
(Fm7)You’re wet and you’re warm just like our bath wa ter.
Can we make love be fore you go?
The (Ab)way you say my name makes me feel like I’m that nig ga but I’m still un em ployed.
You say it’s big but you take it.
Ride, cow girl.
But your love ain’t free
no more,
ba by.
But your love ain’t free
no more.
She’s work in’ at the pyr a mid to
Work in’ at the pyr a mid to (Ab)night.
(Ab)night.
Pyramids — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Pyramids" 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, 65 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 “Pyramids”
- Can I play "Pyramids" 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 "Pyramids" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Pyramids" by Frank Ocean played in?
- Pyramids 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 "Pyramids"?
- The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pyramids" 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 "Pyramids"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pyramids"?
- "Pyramids" was originally performed by Frank Ocean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pyramids"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Cmaj7, Csus4, Db, Dbmaj7, Em7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Frank Ocean can I play here?
- Try "CRACK ROCK", "BAD RELIGION", "PINK MATTER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Pyramids"?
- 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. "Pyramids" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Pyramids"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pyramids" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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