Other arrangements of Serious
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Serious" by Nell Benjamin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Serious”
- Can I learn "Serious" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Serious" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 88 BPM.
- What key is "Serious" by Nell Benjamin played in?
- Serious 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 "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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Serious"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Serious" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Serious"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Serious" is in the key of Eb at 88 BPM.
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