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Ballerina Girl

· by Lionel Richie

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Lyrics

Bal le ri na Girl,

you are so (F)love (G)ly.

With you stand ing there I’m so a ware of how much I care for (Cmaj7)you.

You are more than now;

you are for (F)al (G)ways.

I can see in you my dreams come true.

Don’t you ev er go a (Cmaj7)you.

You are more than now; (Cmaj7)way.

You make me (Em7)feel like if there’s (Dm7)noth ing I can’t do.

And when I (Em7)hold you,

I (Dm7)on ly want to say I (C)love (Dm)you.

(CN.C.)Bal le ri na Girl, Now that I’ve (Em7)fi n’lly found you,

this is where my (F)heart will (Em)stay.

(Dm)Whoa.

Du du du du du du du du.

(Dm9)I,

I’m (Fmaj7)nev er gon (G)na break your (Dm9)heart.

(Fmaj7)Nev er will (G)we drift a part,

’cause (Fmaj7)all I wan (G)na do is share my whole (F)life with you.

’Cause you make me (Em7)feel like

there’s (Dm7)noth ing I can’t do.

I guess I fi n’lly re al ized

there’s noth ing else like (F)lov ing (Em)you.

(Dm)Whoa.

Bal le ri na Girl,

you are so (F)love (G)ly.

I can see in you my dreams come true.

Don’t you ev er go a (Cmaj7)way.

Ba le ri na Girl.

Ballerina Girl by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ballerina Girl” by Lionel Richie 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 88 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 "Ballerina Girl" 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 "Ballerina Girl"?: 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 "Ballerina Girl" use?: Just 12 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, Dm9, Em, Em7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?: Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.