Is "Can U Believe" 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 "Can U Believe"?

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 "Can U Believe" use?

Just 16 chords: A9, B, B#dim, C, C#m7, D, D#, D#7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Robin Thicke songs work for kids?

Try "I Need Love", "2 the Sky", "Complicated". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Can U Believe

· by Robin Thicke

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Lyrics

Noth (C#m7)ing can (D#m7)make (Emaj7)u high or put fi (C#m7)re in your eyes, or give (C#m7)u a (D#m7)chance (Emaj7)2 fly when u need the wings,

when all (C#m7)that u’ve (D#m7)got is doubt

(C#m7)and (F#)noth ing can (B#)stop u from (C#m7)feel ing down.

But, (B)oh,

I (Emaj7)know,

I know ex act ly how u feel.

But can (C#m7)u be (D#m7)lieve (Emaj7)me now, when u’re on your (C#m7)knees now, beg (C#m7)ging and (D#m7)plead (Emaj7)ing now?

Can u be lieve

when all (C#m7)that u’ve (D#m7)got (Emaj7)is doubt and no (D#m7)one 2 (E)pull (F#)u out, when your (C#m7)heart is (D#m7)slow (Emaj7)in’ down?

(D#)Can u be lieve?

See, the per son I love (C#m7)the most

is so far a way to night,

and no oth er med i cine or prom ise (C#m7)is (D#m7)gon na heal

me up right.

(E)But I (F#)got 2 be lieve

that her and me

(D#m7)will be to (Emaj7)geth er, ’cause that’s all I got.

(C#m7)And, (B)oh,

I (Emaj7)know

when u’re (B)down at the bot tom, (D)can u be lieve?

Can u be lieve when all hope seems gone, when your moth er and fa ther can’t keep u safe from harm?

Can u for (B)give

in your heart?

Can u

ask 4

for give ness

when no (G#7)bod y else be lieves?

Can (C#m7)u be lieve,

can u (Em6)be lieve in your

self?

Can u (D#m7)be lieve

when all (C#m7)that u’ve (D#m7)got (Emaj7)is doubt and no (D#m7)one to (E)pull (F#)u out?

Your (C#m7)heart is (D#m7)slow (Emaj7)in’ down.

(D#)Can u be (B)lieve?

know.

If no bod y’s (E)watch in’, u will nev er (B)know.

If some bod y’s (E)watch in’, u will nev er know.

If no bod y’s (E)watch in’, u will nev er (B)know.

If some bod y’s (E)watch in’, u will nev er… (E)watch in’, u will nev er (F#)know.

Can u be (C#m7)lieve

when u’re (C#m7)on your (D#m7)knees now

beg (D#m7)gin’ and (C#m7)plead in’ now?

When your (C#m7)heart is (D#m7)slow in’ down, can u be (C#m7)lieve?

Can U Believe by Robin Thicke — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Can U Believe” by Robin Thicke 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 B at 126 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 "Can U Believe" 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 "Can U Believe"?: 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 "Can U Believe" use?: Just 16 chords: A9, B, B#dim, C, C#m7, D, D#, D#7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Robin Thicke songs work for kids?: Try "I Need Love", "2 the Sky", "Complicated". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.