I was on (C)top of (Cmaj7)the world, liv ing (C)high.
It was right in my (D7)pock et.
I was (G7)liv ing the life, things were just the way they should (C6)be.
(G)When from (C)out of the sky like a bomb comes some lit tle punk in a (D)rock et.
Now (G7)all of a sud den some strange things are hap p’ning to (C)me.
I had (F)friends.
I had (E7)lots of friends.
Now (Am)all my (C)friends are (F)gone,
and I’m (D7)do ing the best I (G7)can to car ry on.
(C)I had (F)pow er, I was re (Ab7)spect ed,
but (E7)not an y more.
And I’ve (D7)lost the love of the one whom I a (G)dore.
Let me tell you ’bout it.
(Am)Strange
(F)things are (G)hap p’ning to me.
(Am)Strange
(G)things.
(Ab)Strange
things are (F)hap p’ning to me.
Ain’t no (G7)doubt a bout (C)it.
You (C)got some one you think you know well, he turns out a (D7)strang er.
The (G7)min ute you turn your back, you’re in it all by your (C6)self.
They (C)laugh at your jokes, you think you’re do ing quite well, but you’re in (D7)dan ger, boy.
And you (G7)end up a lone and for got ten way up on the (C)shelf.
(Am)Strange
(F)things are (G)hap p’ning to me.
(Am)Strange
(G)things.
(Ab)Strange
things are (F7)hap p’ning to me.
Ain’t no (G7)doubt a bout (C)it.
(Am)Strange
(F)things are (G)hap p’ning to me.
(Am)Strange
(G)things.
(Ab)Strange
things are (F7)hap p’ning to me.
Ain’t no (G7)doubt a bout (C)it.
(C)Strange
(C)things.
(C)Strange
(C)things.
Strange Things by Randy Newman
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Strange Things”
- What key is "Strange Things" in?
- "Strange Things" by Randy Newman is in the key of C with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Strange Things" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Strange Things" 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 "Strange Things" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Randy Newman can I play here?
- Try "Almost There", "We Belong Together", "You've Got A Friend In Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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