Piano chords · Dreamy ballad
How to play Ooh Ooh Song on piano
By Pat Benatar
- F major
- 4/4
- 140 BPM
- V–I–V–I loop
- 1984
- Easy
Play the full song with sheet music
Learn Ooh Ooh Song in 5 steps
The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.
- 1
Chords: C – F – C – F
How it goes
Ooh Ooh Song sits in F major: F is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: C is C, E and G; F is F, A and C. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
CVFICVFI- CC · E · G
- FF · A · C
- 2
Left hand: Double-tap drop
How it goes
The same note twice, long then short, then a drop to a lower note. Musicians call it broken chord 8-8-5 (broken chord), an easy pattern heard in 336 songs of the library.
- 3
Right hand: Pop stabs
How it goes
Chord stabs in the 3-3-2 pop rhythm. It moves with the chords, so it fits every bar of the loop.
- 4
Both hands at 140 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
- 5
Ending: Bb – C – F
How it goes
The last chords are IV – V – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
BbCF- BbBb · D · F
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Questions about Ooh Ooh Song
What chords are in Ooh Ooh Song?
The loop is C – F – C – F (V – I – V – I) in F major, and the song ends on Bb – C – F.
What key is Ooh Ooh Song in?
F major, at about 140 beats a minute in 4/4.
What does the left hand play in Ooh Ooh Song?
Double-tap drop: broken chord 8-8-5, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.
Is Ooh Ooh Song easy to play on piano?
Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.
Made from one arrangement of this song: the left and right hands are the patterns these scores repeat most.