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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 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”
- What key is "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul played in?
- Straight Up is arranged in the key of D 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 there a karaoke version of "Straight Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Straight Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Straight Up" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.