The Reflex

by Duran Duran
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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?

The

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Reflex" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 126 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Reflex

Where are the chord symbols for "The Reflex" 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. "The Reflex" is in D.
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.
Does "The Reflex" 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. "The Reflex" is in the key of D at 126 BPM.
What chords are in "The Reflex"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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