What key is "Under The Bridge" in?

"Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Under The Bridge" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Under The Bridge" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Under The Bridge"?

This arrangement of "Under The Bridge" uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, B, C, C#m, D, E, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Under The Bridge" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?

Try "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA", "CALIFORNICATION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Some times (B)I feel like I (A)don’t have a part ner.

I Some times (B)I feel ’cause like (C#m)my on ly (A)friend is the (E)cit y I (B)live in, the (C#m)cit y of (G#m)an (A)gels.

(E)Lone ly as (B)I am, to (C#m)geth er we (A)cry.

I drive on (B)her streets that ’cause (A)she’s my com pan ion.

It’s walk through (B)her hills ’cause she (C#m)knows who I (A)am.

is She (E)sees my good (B)deeds and she (C#m)kiss es me (G#m)wind (A)y.

(E)I nev er (B)wor ry.

Now, (C#m)that is a (A)lie.

(F#m)I don’t ev er want (E)to feel

like (F#m)I did that day.

Take me to the place (E)I love,

take (F#m)me all the way.

I don’t ev er want (E)to feel

like (F#m)I did that day.

Take me to the place (E)I love,

take (F#m)me all the way,

(B)yeah,

(C#m)yeah, (G#m)yeah.

It’s take (F#m)me all the way,

(Am7)yeah,

(G6)yeah, (Fmaj7)yeah.

(A)Oh, (Am7)no no no, (G6)yeah, (Fmaj7)yeah.

(A)Love (Am7)me, I said, (G6)yeah, (Fmaj7)yeah.

One time.

(A)Un der the bridge (C)down town

is where (Fmaj7)I drew some blood.

(A)Un der the bridge (Am7)down town

I could (Fmaj7)not get e nough.

(A)Un der the bridge (Am7)down town

for got (Fmaj7)a bout my love.

(A)Un der the bridge (Am7)down town

I gave (Fmaj7)my life a way.

Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Under The Bridge”

What key is "Under The Bridge" in?: "Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Under The Bridge" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Under The Bridge" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Under The Bridge"?: This arrangement of "Under The Bridge" uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, B, C, C#m, D, E, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Under The Bridge" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?: Try "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA", "CALIFORNICATION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.