What key is "Shallow" in?

"Shallow" by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Shallow" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Shallow" 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 "Shallow"?

This arrangement of "Shallow" uses 7 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Shallow" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper can I play here?

Try "MUSIC TO MY EYES", "Shallow (from A Star Is Born)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Tell me (D)some thing, (G)girl:

are you hap py in this (G)mod ern (D)world,

or do (D)you need (G)more?

Is there some thing that you’re (G)search ing (D)for?

(Em7)I’m

(D)fall (G)ing.

In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing

(D)for (G)change,

and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.

Tell me (D)some thing, (G)boy:

aren’t you tired, py in this (G)fill that (D)void,

or do (D)you need (G)more?

Ain’t it hard keep ing it (G)so hard (D)core?

(Em7)I’m

(D)fall (G)ing.

In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing

(D)for (G)change,

and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.

(G)fear my (D)self.

(Am)I’m off the deep end.

(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.

(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.

We’re (G)far from the shal low now.

In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal, -al low,

in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.

In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal, -al low,

we’re (G)far from the shal low now.

(Bm)Oh,

ah,

oh, ah,

ah.

(Am)I’m off the deep end.

(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.

(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.

We’re (G)far from the shal low now.

In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal low,

in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.

In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal low,

we’re (G)far from the shal low now.

Shallow by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand independence — the walking bass pattern keeps your left hand moving stepwise between chord roots while your right hand holds longer melodic phrases, so start hands-separate until each feels automatic.

At 96 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but watch the transition from G to D to Em7 to C: that progression moves quickly in the chorus and the Em7 shape can trip you up if you're not pre-positioning your fingers during the D chord.

Also keep an eye on the A major chord — it's borrowed from outside the key of G, so it'll feel unexpected under your hand compared to the Am you play elsewhere.

Use light sustain pedal through the verses to maintain that melancholic legato, but lift cleanly on each chord change so the walking bass doesn't blur.

Loop the chorus at half-tempo until those four-chord turnarounds feel effortless.

This is the song that'll really solidify your ability to manage a steady, independent bass line underneath an expressive melody — a skill you'll use in every ballad from here on out.

About “Shallow”

What key is "Shallow" in?: "Shallow" by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Shallow" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Shallow" 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 "Shallow"?: This arrangement of "Shallow" uses 7 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Shallow" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper can I play here?: Try "MUSIC TO MY EYES", "Shallow (from A Star Is Born)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.