Is "Brand New Girlfriend" 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 "Brand New Girlfriend"?

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 "Brand New Girlfriend" use?

Just 19 chords: A, A7, Aaug, Am, Asus4, B7, Bm, C, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Brand New Girlfriend

· by Steve Holy

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Lyrics

She said, “I (D)need some time

to (D#dim)find my self.

I need a lit tle space to think

that may be (D)we should start see in’ (A)oth er (Bm)peo ple.

So, I (D)picked up what was left of my (D#dim)pride

and I, I put on my walk in’ (Gm6)shoes.

And I got up on that (A)high (Bm)road and I (A7)did what

(CN.C.)I got a brand new (G7)girl friend.

We went and jumped off the (D)deep end.

Flew out to L.

for the (A7)week end.

Spent the whole day (D7)ly in’ on the beach, wear in’ noth in’ but a smile, play in’ kiss y kiss y smooch y smooch y talk in’ mush y mush y ’bout (G7)noth in’.

Man, I think I’m on to (D)some thin’

be cause I feel just like a (A7)kid a gain.

I got a brand new (D)girl friend.

(CN.C.)I love it when she calls me (A7)“But ter cup.”

She laughs and says I left the (D)toi let seat up.

She pops the top for me, a (A7)cold beer

and says my bud dy’s al ways (D)wel come here.

When I get hun gry, she takes me out.

I ride the shot gun like a shit su hound;

my tail’s a wag gin’, my tongue’s hang in’ out.

It (D)makes (CN.C.)me wan na shout: I got a brand new

She likes to write our names in the sand.

She hear in’ wed din’ bells and mak in’ plans.

She’s gon na hang a round a while, I guess.

I got a brand new (G7)girl friend.

We went and jumped off the (D)deep end.

We fly to L.

for the (A7)week end.

Spend the whole day (D7)ly in’ on the beach, wear in’ noth in’ but a smile, play in’ kiss y kiss y smooch y smooch y talk in’ mush y mush y ’bout (G7)noth in’.

Man, I think I’m on to (D)some thin’.

You know I feel just like a (A7)kid a gain.

I got a brand new (D)girl friend.

She makes me feel just like a (A7)kid a gain.

(CN.C.)I got a brand new girl friend.

Brand New Girlfriend by Steve Holy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brand New Girlfriend” by Steve Holy 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 D at 90 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 "Brand New Girlfriend" 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 "Brand New Girlfriend"?: 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 "Brand New Girlfriend" use?: Just 19 chords: A, A7, Aaug, Am, Asus4, B7, Bm, C, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.