Is "Because Of 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 "Because Of 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 "Because Of You" use?

Just 15 chords: Absus2, Amaj7, Bb, Bbm7, Bbsus2, Bmaj9, C, Cm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Ne-Yo songs work for kids?

Try "MAD", "LET ME LOVE YOU", "TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Because Of You

· by Ne-Yo

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Lyrics

Ooh,

ooh, ooh,

oh.

Whoa,

whoa,

umm.

Want to but I can’t help it, I love the way it feels.

Just got me stuck be tween my fan ta sy and what is real.

I need it when I want it.

I want it when I don’t.

Tell my self I’ll stop ev ’ry (Fm7)day know in’ that I won’t.

I got a prob lem and I (Bbsus2)don’t know what to do a bout it.

(Cm11)E ven if I did I don’t know if I would quit, but I doubt it.

(Absus2)I’m

(Bbsus2)tak en by the thought of it.

And I know this much is (Absus2)true, ba by, you have be come my ad dic tion.

I’m so strung out on you I can bare ly move

but I like it.

Said, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of you,

and it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause of you.

Umm, and it’s all be cause of you.

And it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause I nev er (Absus2)get (Bb)e (Fm)nough.

She’s the (Absus2)sweet (Bb)est (Fm)drug, ooh.

Think of it ev ’ry sec ond, I can’t get noth in’ done.

On ly con cern is the next fan time I’m gon’ get me some.

Know I should stay a way from, ’cause it’s no good for me.

I try and try but my ob (Fm7)ses sion won’t let me leave.

I got a prob lem and I (Bbsus2)don’t know what to do a bout it.

(Cm11)E ven if I did I don’t know if I would quit, but I doubt it.

(Absus2)I’m

(Bbsus2)tak en by the thought of it.

And I know this much is (Absus2)true, ba by, you have be come my ad dic tion.

I’m so strung out on you I can bare ly move

but I like it.

Said, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of you,

and it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause of you.

Umm, and it’s all be cause of you.

And it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause I nev er (Absus2)get (Bb)e (Fm)nough.

She’s the (Absus2)sweet (Bb)est (Fm)drug, ooh.

(Absus2)sweet (Bb)est (Fm)drug,

ooh.

(Dbmaj9)Ain’t no (Cm7)doubt,

(Bmaj9)so strung (Bbm7)out.

(Dbmaj9)Ain’t no (Cm7)doubt,

(Bmaj9)so strung (Bbm7)out

o ver (Amaj7)you,

o ver (G#m7)you,

o ver (Dbmaj9)you.

Ooh,

be cause of you.

And it’s all be cause of you.

Umm,

nev er (Absus2)get (Bb)e (Fm)nough.

She’s the (Absus2)sweet est (Fm)drug.

She’s the (Absus2)sweet est (Cm)drug.

Because Of You by Ne-Yo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Because Of You” by Ne-Yo 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 F 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 "Because Of 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 "Because Of 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 "Because Of You" use?: Just 15 chords: Absus2, Amaj7, Bb, Bbm7, Bbsus2, Bmaj9, C, Cm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ne-Yo songs work for kids?: Try "MAD", "LET ME LOVE YOU", "TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.