What key is "Something In The Water" in?

"Something In The Water" by Prince is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Something In The Water" 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 "Something In The Water" 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 "Something In The Water"?

This arrangement of "Something In The Water" uses 7 chords: A7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Dm6, Dm7, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Something In The Water" 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 Prince can I play here?

Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Some peo ple tell me I got great legs.

Can’t fig ure out why U make me beg.

Does not com pute.

Don’t not com pute.

U think you’re spe cial, well so do I.

Why do spe cial wom en make me cry?

Does not com pute.

It don’t not com pute.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.

It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?

Some peo ple think I’m kind a cute, but that (Bb)don’t com pute when it comes to Y O U.

Does not com pute.

Some ’ll nev er com pute.

What’s the hang up, what’s the scam?

(Bb)Guess U think I’m just an oth er o o o o one of your (Gm7)fans.

Does not com pute.

Some thin’, hon ey, don’t com pute.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.

It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?

I’ve got to get to U, ba by.

Some peo ple think I’m kind a smart.

Why must a fel la stop with U be fore he starts?

Does not com pute, ma ma,

some thin’ don’t com pute.

(Dm6/9)I’ll

buy U cloth ing, I’ll buy U fan cy cars,

but U got ta talk to me, ba by, and tell me who U real ly are.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.

It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?

(Dm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Does not com pute.)

(Does not com pute.) (Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

Something In The Water by Prince

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Something In The Water”

What key is "Something In The Water" in?: "Something In The Water" by Prince is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Something In The Water" 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 "Something In The Water" 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 "Something In The Water"?: This arrangement of "Something In The Water" uses 7 chords: A7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Dm6, Dm7, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Something In The Water" 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 Prince can I play here?: Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.