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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Serious" by Nell Benjamin: 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 Bb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Serious”
- What key is "Serious" by Nell Benjamin played in?
- Serious 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 "Serious"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Serious" 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 "Serious"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Serious"?
- "Serious" was originally performed by Nell Benjamin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Nell Benjamin can I play here?
- Try "Ireland", "Legally Blonde", "Omigod You Guys". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Serious" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Serious" by Nell Benjamin. 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 "Serious" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Serious" 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.