Countdown

by Beyoncé

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(CN.C.)Boy.

(Dm)Oh,

(Gm)kill (F)ing me soft ly, (C)and I’m still (Dm)fall ing, (Gm)still (F)the one I need, I’ll al ways (C)be with (Dm)you.

(Dm)Oh,

(Gm)you (F)got me all gone, (C)don’t ev er (Dm)let me go.

Say it (F)real loud if you (Dm)fly, if you leave me you’re out of your My mind.

by is a (Em7)ten, we (CN.C.)dressed up to the (Ebm7)nines.

He (CN.C.)pick me up in (Dm7)eight, make me (CN.C.)feel so luck y (Dbm7)sev en.

He (CN.C.)kiss me in his (Cm7)six, we be (CN.C.)mak ing love in (Bm7)five.

Still the (CN.C.)one I go to, (Bbm7)four, I’m (CN.C.)try’n’ to make us (Am7)three from that (Abm7)two, still the (CN.C.)one.

There’s ups and downs in this love.

Got a lot to learn in this love.

Through the good and the bad, still got love.

De di cat ed to the one I love.

Still (Dm)love the way he talks, (Gm)still love the (F)way I sing, still love the way he rock them (C)black dia monds in that chain.

(Dm)Still all up on each oth er, (Gm)ain’t a damn (F)thing change.

My girls can’t tell me noth ing, I’m (C)gone in the (Dm)brain.

I’m (Dm)all up un der him (Gm)like it’s cold, (F)win ter time.

All up in the kitch en (C)in my heels, din ner (Dm)time.

Do what ev er (Gm)that it takes, he (F)got a win ner’s mind.

Give it all to him and (C)meet him at the (Dm)fin ish line.

(F)Me and my boo in my boo coupe rid ing.

All up in that black with his chick right be side him.

La dies, if you love your man, show him you’re the fly est.

Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it.

(F)Me and my boo in my boo coupe rid ing.

All up in that black with his chick right be side him.

La dies, if you love your man, show him you’re the fly est.

Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it.

Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it.

(F)one.

I put it on him, it ain’t noth ing that I can’t do.

Yep, I buy my own, if (C)he de serves it, buy his shit (Dm)too.

All up in the store, (Gm)shor ty, trick ing (F)if I want to.

All up in the store, shor ty, (C)fly as we (Dm)want to.

Damn, I think I love that boy, do an y thing for that boy.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

Now I’ll nev er be the same with you and me un til the end.

(F)Me and my boo in my boo coupe rid ing.

All up in that black with his chick right be side him.

La dies, if you love your man, show him you’re the fly est.

Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it.

Me and my boo and my boo lip lock ing, all up in the back ’cause the chicks keep flock ing.

All that gos sip in ten years, stop it.

Lon don, speed it up, Hous ton, rock it.

(Dm)Oh,

(Gm)kill (F)ing me soft ly, (C)and I’m still (Dm)fal ing, (Gm)still (F)the one I need, I’ll al ways (C)be with (Dm)you.

(Dm)Oh,

(Gm)you (F)got me all gone, (C)don’t ev er (Dm)let me go.

Say it (F)real loud if you (Dm)fly, if you leave me you’re out of your My mind.

by is a (Em7)ten, we (CN.C.)dressed up to the (Ebm7)nines.

He (CN.C.)pick me up in (Dm7)eight, make me (CN.C.)feel so luck y (Dbm7)sev en.

He (CN.C.)kiss me in his (Cm7)six, we be (CN.C.)mak ing love in (Bm7)five.

Still the (CN.C.)one I go to, (Bbm7)four, I’m (CN.C.)try’n’ to make us (Am7)three from that (Abm7)two, still the (Dm7)one.

Countdown by Beyoncé — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Countdown by Beyoncé 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 Bb at 82 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 "Countdown" 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 "Countdown"?
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 "Countdown" use?
Just 13 chords: Abm7, Am7, Bbm7, Bm7, C, Cm7, Dbm7, Dm, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Beyoncé songs work for kids?
Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.