Is "Billionaire" 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 "Billionaire"?

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 "Billionaire" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Bm, C, C#7, C#m, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.

What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Billionaire

· by Glee Cast

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Lyrics

I wan na be a bil lion aire

(C#7)so

freak in’ bad,

(F#m)buy all of the things I nev er (E)had.

I wan na be on the cov er of

(C#7)“Forbes”

mag a zine,

(F#m)smil in’ next to O prah and the (E)Queen.

Oh, (D)ev ’ry time I (E)close

my eyes,

I (D)see my name in (E)shin

ing lights.

Yeah,

a dif f’rent cit y ev ’ry night.

(E)Oh,

(F#m)I,

(E)I

(D)swear

the world bet ter pre pare

for when I’m a bil lion aire.

Yeah, I would have a (A)show like the O i prah, I would be the host e of.

(C#m)Ev ’ry day pli Christ him mas, his give Art ie a wish i list.

Toss I’d prob ’ly pull an An ge li na and Brad Pitt it, and a (E)dopt a bunch of ba bies that and ain’t nev er had shh...

rate.

Give a (A)way a few Mer ce des like, a “Here, la dy, have this,” and, (C#m)last but not least, grant some bod y their last wish.

It’s (F#m)been a cou ple months what that I been and sin gle.

So up (E)you can call me Art ie Claus, I mi nus the Ho Ho.

bucks.

Get it?

I’d prob ’ly vis it where Ka na hit would know and darn gry sure do a lot more than FE MA did.

I Yeah, we all can’t for get a bout dream.

me, Go stu pid.

(E)Ev ’ry where I go, I’m a have my own theme Oh, sic.

(D)ev ’ry time I (E)close

my eyes,

I (D)see my name in (E)shin

ing lights.

Oh, yeah,

a dif f’rent cit y ev ’ry night.

(E)Oh,

(F#m)I,

(E)I

(D)swear

the world bet ter pre pare

for when I’m a bil lion aire,

oh,

when I’m a bil lion aire,

oh,

oh.

I be play in’ bas ket (E)pock et, pull out your wal let, put it in the air and sing:

I wan na be a bil lion aire

(C#7)so

freak in’ bad,

(F#m)buy all of the things I nev er (E)had.

I wan na be on the cov er of

(C#7)“Forbes”

mag a zine,

(F#m)smil in’ next to O prah and the (E)Queen.

Oh, (D)ev ’ry time I (E)close

my eyes,

I (D)see my name in (E)shin

ing lights.

Oh, yeah,

a dif f’rent cit y ev ’ry night.

(E)Oh,

(F#m)I,

(E)I

(D)swear

the world bet ter pre pare

for when I’m a bil lion aire,

oh,

when I’m a bil lion aire,

oh,

oh.

I want to be a bil lion aire

(C#7)so

freak in’ bad.

Billionaire by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Billionaire” by Glee Cast 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 A at 86 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 "Billionaire" 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 "Billionaire"?: 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 "Billionaire" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, C, C#7, C#m, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.