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Twen ty five years of my life and still
I’m (Bm)trying to get up that great big hill of (D)hope
for a des ti na tion.
I real ize quick ly when I know I should, that the world was made up of this broth er hood of (D)man,
for what ev er that means.
And so I cry some times when I’m ly in’ in bed just to (Bm)get it all out, what’s in my head, and I,
I am feel ing
a lit tle pe cu liar.
And so I wake in the morn ing and I step out side, and I (Bm)take a deep breath, and I get real high, and I
scream from the top of my lungs, “What’s go in’ on?”
And I say, “Hey,
(Bm)hey.”
I said, “Hey,
what’s go in’ on?”
And I say, “Hey,
(Bm)hey.”
I said, “Hey,
what’s go in’ on?”
And I say, “Hey,
(Bm)hey.”
I said, “Hey,
what’s go in’ on?”
And I say, “Hey,
(Bm)hey.”
I said, “Hey,
what’s go in’ on?”
Ooh,
ooh,
ooh,
ooh,
uh huh.
Twen ty five years of my life and still
I’m (Bm)trying to get up that great big hill of hope
for a des ti na tion.
What's Up — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "What's Up" 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 A, 80 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 “What's Up”
- Can I play "What's Up" 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 "What's Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes played in?
- What's Up is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What's Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What's Up" 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 "What's Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What's Up"?
- "What's Up" was originally performed by 4 Non Blondes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What's Up"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, Bm, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by 4 Non Blondes can I play here?
- Try "What's Up". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "What's Up"?
- 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. "What's Up" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "What's Up"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What's Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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