Other arrangements of Strange Things
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Strange Things" by Randy Newman: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Strange Things" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Strange Things" by Randy Newman. 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 "Strange Things" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Strange Things" 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.