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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Straight Up" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Straight Up”
- Why does "Straight Up" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Straight Up".
- What key is "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul played in?
- Straight Up is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Straight Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Straight Up" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Straight Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Straight Up"?
- "Straight Up" was originally performed by Paula Abdul. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Straight Up"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, Gm.
- What other songs by Paula Abdul can I play here?
- Try "RUSH RUSH", "OPPOSITES ATTRACT", "COLD-HEARTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Straight Up"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Straight Up".
- Can I see all the notes in "Straight Up"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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