Is "Forgotten" 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 "Forgotten"?

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 "Forgotten" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm, Cpow, Ddim, Dpow, Ebpow, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Avril Lavigne songs work for kids?

Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Forgotten

· by Avril Lavigne

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Lyrics

(Cm)Ah

I’m (Cm)giv in’ up on (Ddim)ev er y (G)thing be cause you (Cm)messed me up.

Don’t (Ddim)know how (G)much you (Cm)screwed it up.

You (Ddim)nev er (G)lis tened.

(Cm)That’s just too bad,

be cause I’m (C5)mov in’ on.

I (D5)won’t for get you were the (C5)one that was (Eb5)wrong.

I (D5)know I need to step (G5)up er and be strong.

Don’t pa tron ize me.

Yeah, (C5)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Have you for (C5)got ten

(Absus2)ev er y (F)thing that I (C5)want ed?

Do you for (Absus2)get it (F)now?

You nev er (C5)got it.

Do you (Absus2)get it (F)now?

Yeah, (C5)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Got ta (C5)get a way.

There’s (D5)no point in ing were a (C5)bout yes ter (Eb5)day.

It’s (D5)too late now, it won’t (G5)ev er be the same.

We’re so dif f’rent me.

Yeah, (C5)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Have you for (C5)got ten

(Absus2)ev er y (F)thing that I (C5)want ed?

Do you for (Absus2)get it (F)now?

You nev er (C5)got it.

Do you (Absus2)get it (F)now?

Yeah, (C5)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Got ta (C5)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I (C5)know I wan na run a way, (Eb5)know I wan na run a way,

run a way.

If (C5)on ly I could run a way, if (Eb5)on ly I could run a way,

run a way.

I (C5)told you what I want ed, I (Eb5)told you what I want ed, what I want ed.

But (C5)I was for got ten, I (Eb5)won’t be for got ten,

nev er a gain.

Have you for (C5)got ten

(Absus2)ev er y (F)thing that I (C5)want ed?

Do you for (Absus2)get it (F)now?

You nev er (C5)got it.

Do you (Absus2)get it (F)now?

Have you for (C5)got ten

(Absus2)ev er y (F)thing that I (C5)want ed?

Do you for (Absus2)get it (F)now?

You nev er (C5)got it.

Do you (Absus2)get it (F)now?

Have you for (F)got it.

Do you get it now?

Have you for (F)got ten?

Do you it now?

For (F)got ten.

Yeah,

yeah.

For (F)got ten.

Yeah,

yeah.

For (F)got ten.

Yeah,

yeah.

For (F)got ten.

Yeah,

yeah.

Forgotten by Avril Lavigne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Forgotten” by Avril Lavigne 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 F at 66 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 "Forgotten" 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 "Forgotten"?: 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 "Forgotten" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm, Cpow, Ddim, Dpow, Ebpow, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Avril Lavigne songs work for kids?: Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.