Other arrangements of Straight Up
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
4 people have learned this song
Watch "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Straight Up”
- Can I learn "Straight Up" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Straight Up" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Straight Up"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Straight Up" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Straight Up"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Straight Up" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
More songs you might like
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Paula Abdul
RUSH RUSH
Paula Abdul
I Wish I Was A Punk-Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
Sandi Thom
WHO SAYS
Selena Gomez and The Scene
COLD-HEARTED
Paula Abdul
FEELIN' ALRIGHT
Joe Cocker
S&M
Rihanna
Living in the Moment
Jason Mraz
POWERFUL #WEMATTER
Empire Cast
I WANNA LOVE YOU
Akon featuring Snoop Dogg
CINDERELLA
The Cheetah Girls
IF
Janet Jackson