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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Straight Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Straight Up" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Straight Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Straight Up"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Straight Up" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Straight Up"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Straight Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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