What key is "Straight Up & Down" in?

"Straight Up & Down" by Bruno Mars is in the key of C with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Straight Up & Down" 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 & Down" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Straight Up & Down" 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 Bruno Mars can I play here?

Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ooh.

(Em7)Girl, I bet your ma ma named you “Good (Fmaj7)look ing”, (Dm9)’cause you sure look good to me.

(Em7)My at ten tion, ooh yes, you just (Fmaj7)took it; you’re (Dm9)prob ’ly the fin est thing that I ev er seen.

And (Em7)no bod y at the par ty drop pin’ it (Fmaj7)low like the way that (Dm9)you do.

Got me say in’, (Em7)“Damn, girl, break it down for (Dm9)me.”

Take (Em7)it nice and slow; let me watch while you turn (C7)a round.

Just (Dm7)back it up (Em7)on me, girl,

(Dm7)right now, (Dm7)right now.

I got your (Cmaj7)bod y rock in’ side to (Em7)side.

(Straight up.) I put you (Fmaj7)on, and now you’re feel in’ (Dm9)right.

(Straight up.) I know ex (Cmaj7)act ly what is on your (Em7)mind.

(Straight up.) Oh ba by, (Fmaj7)we gon’ have some fun to (Dm9)night,

straight up and down, (Straight up, straight (Em7)up, straight up.) straight up and down.

(Straight up, straight (Dm9)up, straight up.) Ooh, I know ex (Em7)act ly what is on your (Em7)mind.

Oh ba by, (Dm9)we gon’ (Em7)have some (Fmaj7)fun to (Dm7)night,

straight up and down.

(Em7)This liq uor got both of us (Fmaj7)fad ed; (Dm9)so gone, so gone, so gone.

But (Em7)your boot y de serve a cel e (Fmaj7)bra tion, and (Dm9)I’m gon na cel e brate it all night long.

Come on (Em7)here and show me why you got the (Fmaj7)whole club star ing (Dm9)at you.

You got me say in’, (Em7)“Damn, girl, break it down for (Dm9)me.”

straight up and down.

Girl, tell me when you’re read y,

read y to go.

Just say the word

and (Gm7)then (C9)we’ll take this home.

Don’t you fight the feel ing, ’cause (E7)I feel it too,

(Dm7)freak in’ me, (Em7)ba by,

(Dm7)while I’m freak in’ (G5)you.

I got your (Cmaj7)bod y rock in’ side to (Em7)side.

(Straight up.) I put you (Fmaj7)on, and now you’re feel in’ (Dm9)right.

(Straight up.) I know ex (Cmaj7)act ly what is on your (Em7)mind.

(Straight up.) Oh ba by, (Fmaj7)we gon’ have some fun to (Dm9)night,

straight up and down, (Straight up, straight (Em7)up, straight up.) straight up and (Fmaj7)down.

(Straight up, straight (Dm9)up, straight up.) Ooh, I know ex (Em7)act ly what is on your (Em7)mind.

Oh ba by, (Dm9)we gon’ (Em7)have some (Fmaj7)fun to (Dm7)night,

straight up and down.

Straight Up & Down by Bruno Mars

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Straight Up & Down”

What key is "Straight Up & Down" in?: "Straight Up & Down" by Bruno Mars is in the key of C with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Straight Up & Down" 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 & Down" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Straight Up & Down" 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 Bruno Mars can I play here?: Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.