What key is "Right Now" in?

"Right Now" by Akon is in the key of A with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Right Now" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Right Now" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Right Now"?

This arrangement of "Right Now" uses 3 chords: Am, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Right Now" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Akon can I play here?

Try "LONELY", "DON'T MATTER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s been so long

that I have n’t seen your face.

I’m try’n’ to be strong

but the strength I have is (Am)wash ing a way.

It won’t be long

be fore I (G)get you by my side

and just hold you, tease you, squeeze you, tell you what’s been on my mind.

I want to make (Am)up right now, now, now.

I want to make (G)up right now, now, now.

Wish we nev er broke (F)up right now, now, now.

We need to link (Am)up right now, now, (G)now.

I want to make (Am)up right now, now, now.

I want to make (G)up right now, now, now.

Wish we nev er broke (F)up right now, now, now.

We need to link (Am)up right now, now, (G)now.

I want to make (G)now.

Girl, I know

mis takes were (G)made be tween us two.

And we show,

our eyes that night, e ven (Am)said some things weren’t true.

Why’d you go?

I have n’t seen my girl since then.

Why can’t it be the way it was, ’cause you were my hom ie, lov er, friend.

I want to make (G)now.

I can’t (Am)lie, I miss you much.

Watch ing ev ’ry day that goes (G)by, I miss you much.

Un til I get you back, I’m gon na (F)try.

Yes, I miss you much.

You are the ap ple of my (Am)eye.

Girl, I miss you much.

I can’t (Am)lie, I miss you much.

Watch ing ev ’ry day that goes (G)by, I miss you much.

Un til I get you back, I’m gon na (F)try.

Yes, I miss you much.

You are the ap ple of my (Am)eye.

Girl, I miss you much.

I can’t I want to make (Am)up right now, now, now.

I want to make (G)up right now, now, now.

Wish we nev er broke (F)up right now, now, now.

We need to link (Am)up right now, now, (G)now.

I want to make (Am)up right now, now, now.

I want to make (G)up right now, now, now.

Wish we nev er broke (F)up right now, now, now.

We need to link (Am)up right now, now, (G)now.

I want to make (G)now.

I want you to fly with me,

I miss how you lie with me.

Just wish you could dine with me,

one that would grind with me.

I want you to fly with me,

I miss how you lie with me.

Just wish you could dine with me,

one that would grind with me.

I want you to fly I want to make (Am)up right now, now, now.

I want to make (G)up right now, now, now.

Wish we nev er broke (F)up right now, now, now.

We need to link (Am)up right now, now, (G)now.

I want to make (Am)up right now, now, now.

I want to make (G)up right now, now, now.

Wish we nev er broke (F)up right now, now, now.

We need to link (Am)up right now, now, (G)now.

I want to make (G)now.

Right Now by Akon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Right Now”

What key is "Right Now" in?: "Right Now" by Akon is in the key of A with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Right Now" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Right Now" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Right Now"?: This arrangement of "Right Now" uses 3 chords: Am, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Right Now" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Akon can I play here?: Try "LONELY", "DON'T MATTER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.