Dear Mr. President

by P!nk

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Dear Mis ter Pres i dent,

come take a walk with me.

(Were you a lone ly boy?) Were you a lone ly boy?

(Are you a lone ly boy?)

Let’s pre tend say, we’re just two peo ple and

you’re not bet ter than me.

we’re not blind.

I’d like to ask all you some ques tions if we can speak you hon est ly.

road to hell.

What do (Bb)you feel when you see all the home less on the street?

And Who do you pray for at night his be fore you if go to sleep?

What do (Bb)you feel when you look in the mir ror?

Are (Fsus)you proud?

How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?

How do you dream when a moth er has no (Cm)chance to say (Dm)good bye?

(F)How do you walk with your head held high?

Can you e ven look me

(F)in the eye

and tell me why?

I can on ly (Bb)i mag ine what the first la dy has to say.

You’ve come a long way

from whis key and co (C7)caine.

(Csus)How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?

How do you dream when a moth er has no (Cm)chance to (Dm)say good bye?

How do you walk with your head held high?

Can you e ven look me

(F)in the eye?

Let me tell you ’bout hard work,

min i mum wage with a ba by (Bb)on the way.

Let me tell you ’bout hard work,

re build ing your house af ter the bombs (Bb)took them a way.

Let me tell you ’bout hard work,

build ing a bed out of a card (Bb)board box.

Let me tell you ’bout hard work, (F)hard work, hard work.

You don’t know noth ing ’bout hard work, (F)hard work, hard work.

(Bb)How do you sleep (F)at night?

(Gm7)How do you walk (F)with your head held (Bb)high?

Dear Mis ter Pres i dent,

you’d nev er take a walk with me,

hmmm, would you?

Dear Mr. President by P!nk — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dear Mr. President by P!nk 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 Eb at 136 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 "Dear Mr. President" 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 "Dear Mr. President"?
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 "Dear Mr. President" use?
Just 14 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, Cm, Csus4, Dm, Eb, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other P!nk songs work for kids?
Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.