Cool

by Gwen Stefani

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Lyrics

It’s (D)hard to re mem ber how it (G)felt be fore.

Now

Now (A7)call I found the love of my life pass es, things get more (G)com f’ta ble.

Ev ’ry thing is go in’ right.

And af ter all bor the ob sta cles, it’s good to (Dmaj9)see in’ you now with the some one else.

And it’s such a mir a cle now that (Dmaj9)you and me are we’re still good friends.

Af ter (G)all that we’ve been through, I know we’re cool.

I know we’re cool.

And (D)we used to think it was im (G)pos si ble.

Now

you (A7)call me by my new last my name.

Mem ’ries seem like so (G)long a go.

Time al ways is kills the pain.

Re mem ber Har bor the Bou le vard.

The good to (Dmaj9)dream in’ you days where the mess was made.

Look how all the kids have grown now up.

(Dmaj9)We have changed but your still the same.

Af ter (G)all that we’ve been through, I know we’re cool.

I know we’re cool.

And

I know we’re cool.

Yeah, I know we’re cool.

And I’ll be hap py for you if you can

I know we’re cool.

C cool,

uhh, uhh.

I know we’re cool,

uhh, uhh.

Cool by Gwen Stefani — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cool” by Gwen Stefani 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 105 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 "Cool" 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 "Cool"?
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 "Cool" use?
Just 5 chords: A7, D, Dmaj9, Dpow, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gwen Stefani songs work for kids?
Try "WHAT YOU WAITING FOR?", "HOLLABACK GIRL", "The Sweet Escape (feat. Akon)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.