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(CN.C.)Da na na na, da na na na, (The, the, the, the, da na na na, da na na na, (The re flex.) da na na na, (The re flex.) da na na na, (The re flex, fle-, fle-, fle-, fle-, flex.) You’ve gone too (F)far this time,
and I’m (Gm)danc ing on the (C)val en tine.
I tell you, (F)some bod y’s (Cm7)fool ing a round with my (Gm)chanc es on the (C)dan ger line.
I’ll (Gm)cross that bridge when I find it; an (F)oth er day to (Gm)make my stand, (C)oh, oh.
(Gm)High time is (F)no time for de cid ing if (F)I should find a (Gm)help ing hand, (C)oh, oh.
(Am)Why don’t you (G)use (F)it?
(Am)Try not to (G)bruise (F)it.
(Am)Buy time, don’t (G)lose (F)it.
Well, (Am)why don’t you (G)use (F)it?
(Am)Try not to (G)bruise (F)it.
(Am)Buy time, don’t (G)lose (F)it.
The (D)re flex is a lone ly child; he’s (C)wait ing by the (Gsus)park.
The (D)re flex is in charge of find ing (C)treas ure in the dark
and (D)watch ing o ver luck y clo ver.
(C)Is n’t that bi (Gsus)zarre?
And (D)ev ’ry lit tle (D7)thing the re flex does leaves you (C)an swered with a ques tion mark.
I’m on a ride and I (Cm7)wan na get off, but they (Gm)won’t slow down the (C)round a bout.
I sold the Ren oir and (Cm7)T V set.
Don’t wan na be a round when (C)this gets out.
So, (Am)why don’t you (G)use (F)it?
(Am)Try not to (G)bruise (F)it.
(Am)Buy time, don’t (G)lose (F)it.
(Am)Why y y y y, wh-, wh-, (F7)why y y.
(Yeah.) (Am)Why y y y y, wh-, wh-, (F7)why y y.
(Yeah.) (Am)Why y y y y don’t you (G)use (F)it?
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(D)(Fle fle-)
So, (Am)why y y y y don’t you (G)use (F)it?
(Am)Try not to (G)bruise (F)it.
(Am)Buy time, don’t (G)lose (F)it.
The (D)re flex is a lone ly child; he’s (C)wait ing by the (Gsus)park.
The (D)re flex is in charge of find ing (C)treas ure in the dark
and (D)watch ing o ver luck y clo ver.
(C)Is n’t that bi (Gsus)zarre?
And (D)ev ’ry lit tle (D7)thing the re flex does leaves me (C)an swered with a ques tion mark.
Ah, the re flex: what a game.
He’s (C)hid ing all the (Gsus)cards.
The (D)re flex is in charge of find ing (C)treas ure in the dark.
The Reflex — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Reflex" 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 D, 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 Reflex”
- Can I play "The Reflex" 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 "The Reflex" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Reflex" by Duran Duran played in?
- The Reflex is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Reflex"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Reflex" 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 Reflex"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Reflex"?
- "The Reflex" was originally performed by Duran Duran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Reflex"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Cm, Cm7, D, D7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Duran Duran can I play here?
- Try "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD", "RIO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Reflex"?
- 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. "The Reflex" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Reflex"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Reflex" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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