Is "4 Minutes" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "4 Minutes"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "4 Minutes" use?

Just 9 chords: C, Cm, Cpow, Dpow, Ebpow, F, Gm, Gm7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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4 Minutes

· by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake

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Lyrics

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, err, err, come on.

Ahh,

yeah,

huh,

break it down, come on.

Hey, uhh, come on, we got ta break it.

Come on, boy, I been wait in’ for some bod y to pick up my stroll.

Well, don’t waste time, give me a sign.

Tell me how you wan na roll,

umm.

I want some bod y to speed it up for me then take it down slow.

There’s e nough room for both.

Well, I can hit it back, just got ta show me where it’s at.

Are you read y to go?

Are you read y to go, freak y, freak y, freak y, freak y, freak y, come on.

If you want it, you al read y got it.

If you thought it, it bet ter be what you want, freak y, freak y, err.

If you feel it, it must be real.

Just say the word and I’m a give you what you want.

Time is (Cm)wait in’.

We on ly (Gm)got four min utes to save the world.

hes i (F)tat in’.

Grab a boy, (Gm)grab a girl.

Time is (Cm)wait in’.

We on ly (Gm)got four min utes to save the world.

hes i (F)tat in’.

We on ly (F)got four min utes, (Gm)huh, a four min utes.

keep it (Gm7)up, keep it up.

Don’t be a pri, hey, Ma don na, uhh.

You got ta get in line, hop.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

That’s right, keep it up, keep it up.

Don’t be a pri, hey, Ma don na, uhh.

You got ta get in line, hop.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, freak y, freak y, err.

Some times I think what I need is a you in ter ven tion,

yeah.

And you know I can tell that you like it and that it’s good by the way that you move,

ohh, hey.

The road to hell is paved with good in ten tions,

yeah.

But if I die to night at least I can say I did what I want ed to do.

Tell me, how ’bout you?

Freak y, freak y, err.

up, keep it up.

Don’t be a pri, hey, Ma don na, uhh.

You got ta get in line, hop.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, break down.

Yeah,

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

Yeah,

uhh,

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

I on ly got four min utes

to save the world.

4 Minutes by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “4 Minutes” by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "4 Minutes" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "4 Minutes"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "4 Minutes" use?: Just 9 chords: C, Cm, Cpow, Dpow, Ebpow, F, Gm, Gm7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.