Can I learn "Telephone" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Telephone" with hands-separate practice in Db at 121 BPM.

What key is "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce played in?

Telephone is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Telephone"?

The arrangement plays at 121 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Telephone" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "Telephone"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Telephone"?

"Telephone" was originally performed by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Telephone"?

This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Fm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

What other songs by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce can I play here?

Try "Telephone". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Telephone"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Telephone" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Telephone"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Telephone" is in the key of Db at 121 BPM.

Sing this song instead — backing track for “Telephone”

Backing track + lyrics — toggle the vocal, change the key, practice singing over piano.

Other arrangements of Telephone

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Lyrics

Hel lo, hel lo, ba by, you called.

(Ab)I can’t hear a thing.

(Bb)I have got no ser vice in the (Fm)club, you see, see.

What, what, what did you say?

Oh, you’re (Ab)break in’ up on me.

(Bb)Sor ry, I can not hear you.

I’m (Fm)kind of bus y, kind, kind of bus y, kind, (Ab)kind of bus y.

(Bb)Sor ry, I can not hear you.

I’m (Fm)kind of bus y.

Just a sec ond, it’s my fav ’rite (Ab)song they’re gon na play, and (Bb)I can not text you with a drink (Fm)in my hand, eh.

You should a made some plans with me, you (Ab)knew that I was free, and (Bb)now you won’t stop call in’ me.

I’m (Fm)kind of bus y.

Stop call in’, stop call in’, (Ab)I don’t want to think an y more.

I left my head and my (Fm)heart on the dance floor.

Stop call in’, stop call in’, (Ab)I don’t want to talk an y more.

I left my head and my (Fm)heart on the dance floor.

Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh, stop tel e phon in’ (Bb)me, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Fm)eh eh eh.

I’m bus y.

Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh, stop tel e phon in’ (Bb)me, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Fm)eh eh eh eh.

Can call all you want but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

(Bb)Out in the club and I’m sip pin’ that bub, and you’re (Fm)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

Call all you want but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

(Bb)Out in the club and I’m sip pin’ that bub, and you’re (Fm)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

Boy, the way you blow in’ up my phone won’t (Ab)make me leave no fast er, (Bb)put my coat on fast er, (Fm)leave my girls no fast er.

I should a left my phone at home ’cause (Ab)this is a dis as ter.

(Bb)Call ing like a col lec tor; (Fm)sor ry, I can not an swer.

Not that I don’t like you, I’m just (Ab)at a par ty, and (Bb)I am sick and tir ed of my (Fm)phone r ring in’.

Some times I feel like I live in Grand (Ab)Cen tral Sta tion.

To (Bb)night I’m not tak in’ no calls ’cause (Fm)I’ll be danc in’, ’cause I’ll be danc in’, ’cause (Ab)I’ll be danc in’.

To (Bb)night I’m not tak in’ no calls ’cause (Fm)I’ll be danc in’.

Stop call in’, stop call in’, (Ab)I don’t want to think an y more.

I left my head and my (Fm)heart on the dance floor.

Stop call in’, stop call in’, (Ab)I don’t want to talk an y more.

I left my head and my (Fm)heart on the dance floor.

Stop call in’, stop call in’, (Ab)I don’t want to think an y more.

I left my head and my (Fm)heart on the dance floor.

Stop call in’, stop call in’, (Ab)I don’t want to talk an y more.

I left my head and my (Fm)heart on the dance floor.

Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh, stop tel e phon in’ (Bb)me, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Fm)eh eh eh.

I’m bus y.

Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh, stop tel e phon in’ (Bb)me, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Fm)eh eh eh eh.

Can call all you want but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

(Bb)Out in the club and I’m sip pin’ that bub, and you’re (Fm)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

Call all you want but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

(Bb)Out in the club and I’m sip pin’ that bub, and you’re (Fm)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

My tel e phone, m m my tel e phone.

’Cause I’m (Bb)out in the club and I’m sip pin’ that bub, and you’re (Fm)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

My tel e phone, m m my tel e phone.

’Cause I’m (Bb)out in the club and I’m sip pin’ that bub, and you’re (Fm)not gon na reach my tel e phone.

Telephone — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Db, 121 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Telephone”

Can I learn "Telephone" with falling notes like Synthesia?: Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Telephone" with hands-separate practice in Db at 121 BPM.
What key is "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce played in?: Telephone is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Telephone"?: The arrangement plays at 121 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Telephone" easy to play on piano?: This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Telephone"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Telephone"?: "Telephone" was originally performed by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Telephone"?: This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Fm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce can I play here?: Try "Telephone". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Telephone"?: Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Telephone" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Telephone"?: Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Telephone" is in the key of Db at 121 BPM.