The Fame

by Lady Gaga
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Lyrics

(Bb5)I can’t (Bb5)help my (G5)self, I’m (A5)ad (Bb5)dict ed to a (F5)life of ma (C)te ri (Bb5)al.

(Bb5)It’s some (Bb5)kind of (G5)joke.

I’m (A5)ob (Bb5)ses sive ly op (F5)posed to the (C)ty pi (Bb5)cal.

(G5)All (A5)we care a (Bb5)bout is run (A5)way (Bb5)mod els, Cad il lacs (C)and li quor (Bb5)bot tles.

(G5)Give (A5)me (Bb5)some thing I (Bb5)wan na be, re (A5)tro (Bb5)glam or, Hol ly wood.

(C)Yes, we live (Bb5)for the (G5)fame, fame.

(Bb5)Do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we wan na (G5)live the (A5)life of the (F5)rich and (C)fa (Bb5)mous.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we got a (G5)taste for (A5)cham pagne and (F5)end less (C)for (Bb5)tune.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)ba by, the fame, fame.

(Bb5)We live for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)ba by the fame, fame.

(C)Is n’t (Bb5)it a (G5)shame, shame, (Bb5)ba by, the shame, shame?

(Bb5)In it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)ba by, the fame, fame.

(Bb5)I can (Bb5)see my (G5)self in (A5)the (Bb5)mov ies with my (F5)pic ture in (C)cit y (Bb5)lights.

(Bb5)Pho to (Bb5)graph my (G5)mind and (A5)what (Bb5)ev er else you’d (F5)like to shoot, (C)you de (Bb5)cide.

(G5)All (A5)we care a (Bb5)bout is porn (A5)o (Bb5)graph ic girls on film (C)and bod y (Bb5)plas tic.

(G5)Give (A5)me (Bb5)some thing I (Bb5)wan na see, tel (A5)e (Bb5)vi sion and hot blonds (C)in odd po (Bb5)si tions.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we wan na (G5)live the (A5)life of the (F5)rich and (C)fa (Bb5)mous.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we got a (G5)taste for (A5)cham pagne and (F5)end less (C)for (Bb5)tune.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)ba by, the fame, fame.

(Bb5)We live for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)ba by the fame, fame.

(C)Is n’t (Bb5)it a (G5)shame, shame, (Bb5)ba by, the shame, shame?

(Bb5)In it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)ba by, the fame, fame.

(G5)fame, fame (Bb5)ba by, the fame, fame.

(Bb)Don’t ask me how or (C)why

but I’m (Dm)gon na make it hap pen this (Bb)time.

My teen age dream to (C)night,

yeah, I’m (Dm)gon na make it hap pen this (C)time,

fame.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we wan na (G5)live the (A5)life of the (F5)rich and (C)fa (Bb5)mous.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we got a (G5)taste for (A5)cham pagne and (F5)end less (C)for (Bb5)tune.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we wan na (G5)live the (A5)life of the (F5)rich and (C)fa (Bb5)mous.

(G5)Fame, fame, (Bb5)do in’ it for the (G5)fame, fame, (Bb5)’cause we got a (G5)taste for (A5)cham pagne and (F5)end less (C)for (Bb5)tune.

The Fame — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Fame" by Lady Gaga 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 Eb, 126 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 “The Fame”

Can I learn "The Fame" 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 "The Fame" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 126 BPM.
What key is "The Fame" by Lady Gaga played in?
The Fame is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Fame"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Fame" 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 "The Fame"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Fame"?
"The Fame" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lady Gaga can I play here?
Try "DO WHAT U WANT", "AMERICANO", "YOÜ AND I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Fame"?
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 "The Fame" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Fame"?
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. "The Fame" is in the key of Eb at 126 BPM.