Is "Four Five Seconds" 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 "Four Five Seconds"?

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 "Four Five Seconds" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bpow, D, Em, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rihanna songs work for kids?

Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Four Five Seconds

· by Rihanna

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Lyrics

I think I’ve (G)had e nough,

I might get a lit tle drunk.

I say what’s (G)on my mind,

I (A5)might do a (D)lit tle time.

Cause all of (G)my kind ness

is ta ken for weak ness.

Now I’m (D)four, five se conds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m just try’n a make it back home by (G)Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

Woke up an (G)op ti mist.

Sun was shin ing, I’m (G)pos i tive.

Then I heard you was (G)talk in’ trash,

hold me back I’m (G)’bout to spaz.

Yeah ’bout (D)four, five sec onds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try’n a make it back home by (G)Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

And I know that you’re (F#m)up to night think in’ (Em)how could I be so self ish.

But you (F#m)called ’bout a (Em)thous and (Bm)times won der ing where I been.

Now I know that you’re (F#m)up to night think in’ (Em)how could I be so reck less.

But I (F#m)just can’t a (Em)pol o (Bm)gise, I (Asus4)hope you can un der stand.

If I go (G)to jail to night,

pro mise you’ll pay my (A5)bail.

See they want (G)to buy my pride,

but (A5)that just ain’t up (D)for sale.

See all of my (G)kind ness,

is tak en for weak ness.

Now I’m (D)four, five sec onds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try’n a make it back home by Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

(D)four, five sec onds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try’n a make it back home by Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

Four Five Seconds by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Four Five Seconds” by Rihanna 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 D at 104 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 "Four Five Seconds" 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 "Four Five Seconds"?: 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 "Four Five Seconds" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bpow, D, Em, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rihanna songs work for kids?: Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.