Is "According To You" 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 "According To You"?

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 "According To You" use?

Just 13 chords: A7, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

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According To You

· by Orianthi

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Lyrics

Ac cord ing to (F5)you,

I’m stu (C5)pid, I’m use less, I (D5)can’t do an y thing y right.

Ac cord ing to (F5)you,

I’m dif (C5)fi cult, hard to please, for (D5)ev er chang ing my a mind.

I’m a mess in a dress, can’t show up on time, e ven if it would save my life, ac cord ing to (F5)you,

ac cord ing to you.

But (CN.C.)ac cord ing to (Bb)him,

I’m beau (C)ti ful, in cred i ble, (Dm)he can’t get me out of his head.

Ac cord ing to (Bb)him,

I’m fun (C)ny, ir re sist i ble, (Dm)ev ’ry thing he ev er want ed.

(Bb)Ev ’ry thing is op po site, (C)I don’t feel like stop ping it.

So, (Dm)ba by, tell me what I got to lose.

He’s (Bb)in to me for ev ’ry thing I’m (C)not, ac cord ing to you.

Ac cord ing to (F5)you,

I’m bor (C5)ing, I’m mood y, and (D5)you can’t take me an y place.

Ac cord ing to (F5)you,

I’m I (C5)suck at tell ing jokes ’cause (D5)I al ways give it a way.

I’m a girl with the worst at show ten tion span; you’re the boy who puts up that, life, ac cord ing to (F5)you,

ac cord ing to you.

But (CN.C.)ac cord ing to (Bb)him,

I’m beau (C)ti ful, in cred i ble, (Dm)he can’t get me out of his head.

Ac cord ing to (Bb)him,

I’m fun (C)ny, ir re sist i ble, (Dm)ev ’ry thing he ev er want ed.

(Bb)Ev ’ry thing is op po site, (C)I don’t feel like stop ping it.

So, (Dm)ba by, tell me what I got to lose.

He’s (Bb)in to me for ev ’ry thing I’m (C)not, ac cord ing to you.

Ac cord ing to (C)not, ac cord ing to you.

I need to feel ap pre ci at ed, know not hat ed.

(A7)Oh, no.

Why can’t you (Bb)see me through his eyes?

It’s too bad you’re mak ing me de cide.

But ac cord ing to (F)me,

you’re stu (C)pid, you’re use less, you (G5)can’t do an y thing right.

(CN.C.)But ac cord ing to (C)not, ac cord ing to you.

You, yeah, ac cord ing to you,

you, yeah.

Ac cord ing to (Fsus2)you,

I’m stu (Csus2)pid, I’m use less, I (Bbsus2)can’t do an y thing right.

According To You by Orianthi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “According To You” by Orianthi 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 Bb at 130 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 "According To You" 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 "According To You"?: 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 "According To You" use?: Just 13 chords: A7, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.