What key is "Straight Up" in?

"Straight Up" by Paula Abdul is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Straight Up" 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 "Straight Up" 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 "Straight Up"?

This arrangement of "Straight Up" uses 5 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Straight Up" 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 Paula Abdul can I play here?

Try "RUSH RUSH", "OPPOSITES ATTRACT", "COLD-HEARTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Lost

in a (Bb)dream;

I don’t in’ know (Gm)which (Am)way to (Dm)go.

(A let me say it.) If you are all that you (Bb)seem,

then, ba by, I’m (Gm)mov in’ (Am)way too (Dm)slow.

I’ve been (Am)fooled be fore; would n’t like to get my love caught in the slam min’ door.

How a bout some (Am)in for ma tion, please?

Straight up, now tell me, do you real ly wan na (Bb)love me for ev er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or am I caught in a hit and (Dm)run?

Straight up, now tell me, is it gon na be (Bb)you and me to geth er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or are you just hav in’ (Dm)fun?

Time’s

stand in’ (Bb)still;

a wait in’ for (Gm)some

(Am)way small (Dm)clue.

(A let me tell you now,) I are keep get ting (Bb)chills

when I think your (Gm)love in’ (Am)way is (Dm)true.

I’ve been (Am)fooled be fore; would n’t like to get my love caught in the slam min’ door.

How a bout some (Am)in for ma tion, please?

Straight up, now tell me, do you real ly wan na (Bb)love me for ev er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or am I caught in a hit and (Dm)run?

Straight up, now tell me, is it gon na be (Bb)you and me to geth er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or are you just hav in’ (Dm)fun?

(Dm)fun?

You are so hard to (Bb)read.

You play hide and (Gm)seek with your (Am)true in (Dm)ten tions.

If you’re on ly play in’ (Bb)games, I’ll just have to (Gm)say:

a (Dm)b b b bye, b b b b bye.

Do, do you love me, do you love me, ba by?

Do, do you love me, do you love me, a hey, ba by?

Do, do you love me, do you love me, ba by?

Do, do you love me, do you love me, a hey, ba by?

me?

A tell me, ba by!

I’ve been (Am)fooled be fore; would n’t like to get my love caught in the slam min’ door.

Are you more than (Am)hot for me or am I a page in your his to (Gm)ry?

Look, I don’t (Am)mean to make de mands, but the word and the deed go hand in hand.

How a bout some (Am)in for ma tion, please?

please, a please, please.)

Straight up, now tell me, do you real ly wan na (Bb)love me for ev er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or am I caught in a hit and (Dm)run?

Straight up, now tell me, is it gon na be (Bb)you and me to geth er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or are you just hav in’ (Dm)fun?

Straight up, now tell me, do you real ly wan na (Bb)love me for ev er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or am I caught in a hit and (Dm)run?

Straight up, now tell me, is it gon na be (Bb)you and me to geth er, (oh, oh, (C)oh,) or are you just hav in’ (Dm)fun?

(Dm)fun?

Straight Up by Paula Abdul

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Straight Up”

What key is "Straight Up" in?: "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Straight Up" 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 "Straight Up" 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 "Straight Up"?: This arrangement of "Straight Up" uses 5 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Straight Up" 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 Paula Abdul can I play here?: Try "RUSH RUSH", "OPPOSITES ATTRACT", "COLD-HEARTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.