What key is "Valerie" in?

"Valerie" by Amy Winehouse is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Valerie" 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 "Valerie" 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 "Valerie"?

This arrangement of "Valerie" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Ebmaj7, Fm7, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Valerie" 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 Amy Winehouse can I play here?

Try "TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN", "A SONG FOR YOU", "REHAB". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Well, some (Ebmaj7)times I go out by my self and I look a cross the (Fm7)wa ter.

And I (Ebmaj7)think of all the things, what you’re do and in my head I paint a (Fm7)pic ture.

(Ab)Since I’ve come home, well my (Gm7)bod y’s been a mess and I’ve (Ab)missed your gin ger hair and the (Gm7)way you like to dress.

Won’t you come on o ver?

Stop mak in’ a fool out of (Bb)me.

Why don’t you come on o ver, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Did you (Ebmaj7)have to go to jail, put your house on up for sale, did you get a good (Fm7)law yer?

Hope you (Ebmaj7)did n’t catch a tan, I hope you find the right man who will fix it for you.

Are you (Ebmaj7)shop ping an y where, change the col or of your hair, are you bus y?

And did you (Ebmaj7)have to pay that fine you was dodg ing all the time?

Are you still (Fm7)diz zy?

’Cause (Ab)Since I’ve come home, well my (Gm7)bod y’s been a mess.

And I’ve (Ab)missed your ten der hair and the (Gm7)way you like to dress.

Won’t you come on o ver?

Stop mak in’ a fool out of me.

Why don’t you come on o ver, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Well, some (Ebmaj7)times ping I go out by my self and I look a cross the wa ter.

And And I (Ebmaj7)think of all the things, what you’re do ing, in my head I paint a (Fm7)pic ture.

’Cause (Ab)Since I’ve come home, well my (Gm7)bod y’s been a mess.

And I’ve (Ab)missed your ten der hair and the (Gm7)way you like to dress.

Won’t you come on o ver?

Stop mak in’ a fool out of me.

Why don’t you come on o ver, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Well, some

Hey, Val er ie,

Val er ie,

Val eri ie,

Val er ie,

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie,

Oh, Val (Fm7)i, Val i, Val i, Val i, Val i oh, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Valerie by Amy Winehouse

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Valerie”

What key is "Valerie" in?: "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Valerie" 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 "Valerie" 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 "Valerie"?: This arrangement of "Valerie" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Ebmaj7, Fm7, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Valerie" 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 Amy Winehouse can I play here?: Try "TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN", "A SONG FOR YOU", "REHAB". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.