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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Strange Things" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Strange Things" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Strange Things" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Strange Things" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Strange Things" is in the key of C at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "Strange Things"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.