Is "Blame It On The Girls" 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 "Blame It On The Girls"?

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 "Blame It On The Girls" use?

Just 11 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Cm7, Cmin, D7, Eb, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mika songs work for kids?

Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Blame It On The Girls

· by Mika

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Lyrics

He’s got (CN.C.)looks that be books ple, take you (Eb)pag es (CN.C.)to tell; he’s got a (Bb)face to (CN.C.)make you fall on your knees.

He’s got have (Cm7)mon ey (CN.C.)in the bank to thank, and (CN.C.)I tle guess you could (CN.C.)think it he’s a liv ing at ease.

Like a (Cm7)lov ers (CN.C.)on the (Bb)o pen (CN.C.)shore, what’s (CN.C.)the mat ter when you’re (Cm7)sit ting (CN.C.)there with (Bb)so much (CN.C.)more?

What’s (CN.C.)the mat ter while you’re (Cm7)won d’ring (CN.C.)what the (Bb)hell (CN.C.)to be?

Are you wish ing (CN.C.)you were (Bb)ug ly like (Bb)me?

Blame it on the (Cm7)girls who know what to do.

Blame it on the (D7)boys who keep hit ting on you.

Blame it on your (Cm7)moth er for the things she said.

Blame it on your (D7)fa ther, but you know he’s dead.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

And (CN.C.)life could be sim ple, but you (Eb)nev er (CN.C.)to fail to com pli (Bb)cate it (CN.C.)ev ’ry sin gle your time.

You could have (Cm7)child ren (CN.C.)and a wife, a per fect (CN.C.)lit tle life, but you (CN.C.)blow it on a bot tle of wine.

Like a (Cm7)ba by, (CN.C.)you’re a (Bb)stub born (CN.C.)child; what’s (CN.C.)the mat ter?

Al ways (Cm7)look ing (CN.C.)for an (Bb)ax to (CN.C.)grind, what’s (CN.C.)the mat ter, while you’re (Cm7)won d’ring (CN.C.)what the (Bb)hell (CN.C.)to do,

we are wish ing (CN.C.)we were (Bb)luck y like (Bb)you.

Blame it on the (Cm7)girls who know what to do.

Blame it on the (D7)boys who keep hit ting on you.

Blame it on your (Cm7)moth er for the things she said.

Blame it on your (D7)fa ther, but you know he’s dead.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

And (D)boys.

Blame it on the (D)boys.

He’s got (Eb)looks that books take (F)pag es to tell; he’s got a (Bb)face to make you (Bb)fall on your knees.

He’s got (Cm7)mon ey in the bank to thank, and I guess you could (Bb)think he’s (Bb)liv ing at ease.

(CN.C.)Blame it on the (Cm7)girls who know what to do.

Blame it on the (D7)boys who keep hit ting on you.

Blame it on your (Cm7)moth er for the things she said.

Blame it on your (D7)fa ther, but you know he’s dead.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

Blame it on the (Cm11)girls;

(F7)blame it on the (D)boys.

Blame it on the (CN.C.)boys.

Blame It On The Girls by Mika — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blame It On The Girls” by Mika 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 145 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 "Blame It On The Girls" 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 "Blame It On The Girls"?: 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 "Blame It On The Girls" use?: Just 11 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Cm7, Cmin, D7, Eb, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mika songs work for kids?: Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.