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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Strange Things" 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 C, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Strange Things”
- Can I play "Strange Things" 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 "Strange Things" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Strange Things" by Randy Newman played in?
- Strange Things is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Strange Things"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Strange Things" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Strange Things"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Strange Things"?
- "Strange Things" was originally performed by Randy Newman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Strange Things"?
- 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. "Strange Things" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Strange Things"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Strange Things" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.