Is "Fourfiveseconds" 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 "Fourfiveseconds"?

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 "Fourfiveseconds" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dsus4, Em, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.

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Fourfiveseconds

· by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney

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Lyrics

I think I’ve (Dsus)had e nough,

I might get a lit tle (A)drunk.

I say what’s (Dsus)on my mind,

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

’Cause all of my (Dsus)kind ness

is tak en for weak (A)ness.

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

I’m just try ’na make it back home by (Dsus)Mon day morn in’.

I swear, I wish some bod y would tell me.

(A)Ooh, that’s all I want.

Woke up (Dsus)an op ti mist.

Sun was shin in’, (Dsus)I’m pos i tive.

Then I heard you (Dsus)was talk in’ trash.

Hold me back, (Dsus)I’m ’bout to spaz.

Yeah, I’m ’bout And I know

that you’re up to night think in’, (Em)“How could I be so self ish?”

But you (F#m)called ’bout a (Em)thou sand times

won der ing where I’ve (A)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 pol o (Bm)gize, I (Asus)hope you can un der (A)stand.

If I go to (Dsus)jail to night,

prom ise you’ll pay my (A)bail.

See, they wan na (Dsus)buy my pride,

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

See, all of my (Dsus)kind ness

is tak en for weak (A)ness.

Now I’m (D)four, five sec onds from (Dsus)wild in’.

And we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try ’na make it back home by (Dsus)Mon day morn in’.

I swear, I wish some bod y would tell me.

(A)Ooh, that’s all I want.

(D)four, five sec onds from (Dsus)wild in’.

And we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

Just try ’na make it back home by (Dsus)Mon day morn in’.

I swear, I wish some bod y would tell me.

(A)Ooh, that’s all I want.

me.

(A)Yeah, that’s all I want.

Fourfiveseconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fourfiveseconds” by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney 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 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 "Fourfiveseconds" 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 "Fourfiveseconds"?: 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 "Fourfiveseconds" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dsus4, Em, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.