Don't Matter

by Akon

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Kon vict, (E)kon vict, kon vict.

(A)Oh, oh, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh, oh.

(A)Oh, oh, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh, oh.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no, ’cause I got you, babe.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no,

’cause we gon’ fight.

Oh yes, we gon’ fight.

Be lieve we gon’ fight,

fight for our (D)right to love, yeah.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no.

No bod y wan na (A)see us to geth er.

No bod y thought (E)we’d last for ev er.

I feel I’m (F#m)hop in’ and pray in’ things be tween (D)us gon’ get bet ter.

Men stead y com (A)in’ af ter you.

Wom en stead y com (E)in’ af ter me.

Seems like er’ (F#m)bod y wan na go for self and don’t wan na re (D)spect bound a ries.

Tell in’ you all (A)those lies just to get on (E)your side but, I must ad (F#m)mit, there was a cou ple se crets I (D)held in side.

But, just know that (A)I tried to al ways a (E)pol o gize and I’m a have you (F#m)first al ways in my heart to keep you (D)sat is fied, sat is fied.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no, ’cause I got you, babe.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no,

’cause we gon’ fight.

Oh yes, we gon’ fight.

Be lieve we gon’ fight,

fight for our (D)right to love, yeah.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no.

Got ev ’ry right (A)to wan na leave.

You got ev ’ry right (E)to wan na go.

You got ev ’ry right (F#m)to hit the road and nev er talk (D)to me no more.

You don’t (A)e ven have to call, e ven check (E)for me at all be cause the (F#m)way I been act in’ late ly has (D)been off the wall.

Es pe cially (A)towards you, put tin’ girls be (E)fore you.

And they watch in’ (F#m)ev ’ry thing I been do in’ just to (D)hurt you.

Most of it just (A)ain’t true and they won’t (E)show you how much of a (F#m)queen you are to me and why I (D)love you, ba by.

’Cause I got you, Oh, babe.

oh, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh, oh.

’Cause I got you, Oh, babe.

oh, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh, oh,

’cause I got you, babe.

Ooh,

’cause I got you, babe.

Ooh,

’cause I got you, babe.

Ooh,

babe.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no, ’cause I got you, babe.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no,

’cause we gon’ fight.

Oh yes, we gon’ fight.

Be lieve we gon’ fight,

fight for our (D)right to love, yeah.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no, ’cause I got you, babe.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no, ’cause I got you, babe.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no,

’cause we gon’ fight.

Oh yes, we gon’ fight.

Be lieve we gon’ fight,

fight for our (D)right to love, yeah.

No bod y wan na (E)see us to geth er (F#m)but it don’t mat ter, no, ’cause I got you, babe.

No bod y wan na Oh, babe.

oh, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh, oh,

’cause I got you, babe.

oh, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh, oh,

’cause I got you, babe.

Don't Matter by Akon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Matter by Akon 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 A at 120 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 "Don't Matter" 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 "Don't Matter"?
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 "Don't Matter" use?
Just 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Akon songs work for kids?
Try "LONELY", "RIGHT NOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.