Is "Forget You" 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 "Forget You"?

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 "Forget You" use?

Just 14 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Dm, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Cee Lo Green songs work for kids?

Try "Forget You", "BRIGHT LIGHTS BIGGER CITY", "FOOL FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Forget You

· by Cee Lo Green

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Lyrics

I see you driv in’ ’round town with (D)the girl I love, and I’m (F)like, for get you.

I guess the change in my pock et was n’t e nough.

I’m (F)like, for get you and (C)for get her, too.

Said if I was rich er, (D)I’d still be wit’ ya.

Ha, now ain’t that some shit?

(Ain’t that some shit?) And al though there’s pain in my chest, I (D)still wish you the best with (F)a for get (Fm)you.

Yeah, I’m sor ry I can’t af ford (D)a Fer ra ri,

(F)but that don’t mean I can’t get you there.

I guess he’s an X box and I’m more an (D)A tar i,

(F)but the (C)be ing in love play with your ass ain’t cheap.

I pit y the fool

(D)that falls in love with you, oh, (F)oh.

(Oh, shit, she’s a gold dig ger.) Well.

(Just thought you should know, nig ga.) Ooh,

(D)I’ve got some news for you, ha (F)ha.

See you driv in’ ’round town with (D)the girl I love, and I’m (F)like, for get you.

I guess the change in my pock et was n’t e nough.

I’m (F)like, for get you and (C)for get her, too.

Said if I was rich er, (D)I’d still be wit’ ya.

Ha, now ain’t that some shit?

(Ain’t that some shit?) And al though there’s pain in my chest, I (D)still wish you the best with (F)a for get (Fm)you.

Yeah, Now I know I that I had (D)to bor ra row,

(F)but beg and steal I and lie and cheat

I try in’ to keep ya, and try in’ an (D)to please ya.

(F)’Cause the (C)be ing in love play with your ass ain’t cheap.

I pit y the fool

(D)that falls in love with you, oh, (F)oh.

(Oh, shit, she’s a gold dig ger.) Well.

(Just thought you should know, nig ga.) Ooh,

(D)I’ve got some news for you, ha (F)ha.

See you

Now, (Em)ba by, ba by, ba by, why you (Am)wan na, wan na hurt me so bad?

(So bad, so bad, so bad.) I (Em)tried to tell my (E7)ma ma, but she (Am)told me, (G)“This is (Am)one for (A)your dad.” (Your dad, your dad, did.

your dad.) And I’m like (D7)(Uh,) why, (F)(uh,) why, (Fmaj7)(uh.) why, (Am7)la (G)dy?

I love you, I still love (G)you.

Oh,

I see you driv in’ ’round town (D)with the girl I love, (F)oh, for get you.

I guess the change in my pock et was n’t e nough.

I’m (F)like for get you and (C)for get her, too.

Said if I was rich er, (D)I’d still be wit’ ya.

Ha, now ain’t that some shit?

(Ain’t that some shit?) And al though there’s pain in my chest, I (D)still wish you the best with (F)a for get (Fm)you.

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Forget You by Cee Lo Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green 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 C at 130 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Forget You" 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 "Forget You"?: 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 "Forget You" use?: Just 14 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Dm, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Cee Lo Green songs work for kids?: Try "Forget You", "BRIGHT LIGHTS BIGGER CITY", "FOOL FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.