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