Lyrics
We both know why (F)we’re here; I see it in (Bb)your eyes.
I guess it calms (F)my fear to know it’s not (Bb)a sur prise.
I thought one look (F)at you, look ing like a dream (Bb)come true would leave me speech (F)less like you (Bb)al ways do.
But now we’re (Ebmaj7)wide a wake
and we’ve got some (Abmaj7)plans to make.
Let’s take some ac tion, ba by!
So ba by give me your hand.
I’ve got some dreams to make true.
I’ve got the fu ture all planned.
(G)It’s (C)time to get se (G)ri ous, (Eb)time to get se (Bb)ri ous with (Gb)you.
I nev er thought (E)that I would...
Since I was two (G)or three, my life was planned (C)out neat.
I’d get my law (G)de gree and then win my (C)Sen ate seat.
A big white house (G)back east, all of the a men (C)i ties.
Three kids, at least, (G)just like the (C)Ken ne dys!
Here’s where our (Fmaj7)lives be gin.
But just where do (Bbmaj7)you fit in?
Fit me in!
I’ll break it down now, ba by!
Oh, ba by give me your hand!
Here’s my hand!
I’ve got some dreams to make true!
We both have dreams to make true!
I know that you’ll un der stand.
Oh yes, I un der (A)stand!
It’s (D)time to get se (A)ri ous, (F)time to get se (C)ri ous with...
(C)Se ri ous,
(F)got ta wake up and take our jour ney.
Se ri ous
I’m (Gm)tell in’ you as a fu ture at tor ney!
You want the moon and sky?
Then take it, don’t be shy!
Ba by, that’s why you and I
should break up!
Yes, ba by I’ll give you my (C#m)hand; we WHAT!
I’m gon na need some bod y (C)se ri ous,
(F)less of a Mar i lyn, more a Jack ie!
Se ri ous!
(F)Some bod y class y and not too tack y.
(F)WHAT!
O kay, that came out wrong.
Ba by, let’s both be strong!
I mean we’ve known all a (Dm7)long.
Ba by, my fu ture’s all (Fm)planned.
I’ve got some dreams to make (Ab)true.
I thought that you’d (Eb)un der (Fm)stand,
it’s (Db)time to get se (Ab)ri ous, (Fb)time to get se (Gb)ri ous.
Serious by Nell Benjamin
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Serious”
- What key is "Serious" in?
- "Serious" by Nell Benjamin is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Serious" 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 "Serious" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Serious" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Nell Benjamin can I play here?
- Try "Ireland", "Legally Blonde", "Omigod You Guys". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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