What key is "Starships" in?

"Starships" by Pentatonix is in the key of A with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Starships" 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 "Starships" 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 "Starships"?

This arrangement of "Starships" uses 18 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, C, C#m, C#m7, D, Dmaj, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "Starships" 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 Pentatonix can I play here?

Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m on the (A)floor, floor.

I (E)love to (D)dance, so (Asus2)give (F#m)me more, more, ’til (C#m7)I can’t (D)stand.

Get (Dsus2)on the (A)floor, floor, like it’s (E)your (Esus)last (D)chance.

If (Asus2)you (F#m)want more, more, then (C#m7)here I (D)am, oh.

Star ships were (E)meant to fly.

Hands up and (C#m7)touch the (D)sky.

Can’t stop, ’cause (E)we’re so (Dmaj7)high.

Let’s do this (C#m7)one more (D)time.

Star ships were (E)meant to (Dmaj7)fly.

Hands up and (C#m7)touch the (D)sky.

Let’s do this (E)one last (Dmaj7)time.

Can’t stop.

We’re (CN.C.)high er than a moth er f*** er.

(A)Jump in my hoop ty hoop ty hoop.

I (E)own (Dmaj7)that.

(E5)And (F#m)I ain’t pay ing my rent this month; I (C#m7)owe (D)that.

(E5)But (A)be who you want, and be who you like.

(E)Dance all night; there’s no end in sight.

(CN.C.)(Twin kle, twin kle, lit tle star.) (A)How I won der...

(Come on!) Star ships were (E)meant to fly.

Hands up and (C#m7)touch the (D)sky.

Let’s do this (E)one last (Dmaj7)time.

Can’t stop.

We’re (CN.C.)high er than a moth er f*** er.

Get on the floor, floor, (D)floor.

(If, if, if, if Beep, love you (F#5)fly.

(Drink!

Clink!) (F#m)Let’s do this (E)one last (F#m)time.

(I’m in the zone.) (Yes, I’m in the zone.) Let’s go get it on.

Star ships were (Asus2)meant to fly.

(F#m11)Hands up and (A)touch the sky.

Can’t (A)stop, ’cause (E)we’re so high.

(F#m)Let’s do (Asus2)this (CN.C.)one more time.

Star ships were meant to fly.

Hands up, and (A)touch the sky.

Can’t stop, ’cause (E)we’re so (D)high.

Let’s do this (E)one last time.

Star ships were (E)meant to (Dmaj7)fly.

Hands up and (C#m7)touch the sky.

Let’s (E)do this, do this (CN.C.)one last time.

Can’t (E)stop, (F#m)’cause...

(CN.C.)high er than a moth er f*** er.

Starships by Pentatonix

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 126 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Starships”

What key is "Starships" in?: "Starships" by Pentatonix is in the key of A with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Starships" 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 "Starships" 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 "Starships"?: This arrangement of "Starships" uses 18 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, C, C#m, C#m7, D, Dmaj, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "Starships" 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 Pentatonix can I play here?: Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.