Is "Girls Chase Boys" 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 "Girls Chase Boys"?

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 "Girls Chase Boys" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, C, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?

Try "OVER YOU", "Everybody", "Sort Of". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Girls Chase Boys

· by Ingrid Michaelson

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Lyrics

All the bro ken hearts in the world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it has to be.

(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: girls chase boys chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it has to be.

(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: girls chase boys chase girls.)

I’m a lit tle let down, but I’m not dead.

yet.

There’s a lit tle bit more but that has to be said.

get.

You play me, now I play you too.

Let’s just call it o

ver.

All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Eb)girls chase boys chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Fm7)girls chase (Eb)boys chase girls, chase girls chase boys, chase boys chase girls.) a lit tle bit hung, but I’m not there yet.

There’s It’s one to for give but it’s hard to to for get.

Don’t call me, I won’t call you too.

Let’s just call it o

ver.

All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Eb)girls chase boys chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Fm7)girls chase (Eb)boys chase girls, chase girls chase boys, chase boys chase girls.) a chase boys chase girls.) two hands, one beat ing heart,

and I’ll be al right,

I’m gon na be al right.

Yeah, I got two hands, one beat ing heart,

and I’ll be al right,

I’m gon na be al right.

All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

so say...

(Eb)girls chase boys (Some chase girls.) All the bro ken hearts in the (Dbsus2)world still beat.

Let’s not make it hard er than it (Ebsus)has to be.

(Ab)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: (Eb)girls chase boys chase girls.) All (Fm7)girls chase (Eb)boys chase girls.) (CN.C.)(Oh,

it’s all the same thing: girls chase boys chase girls.)

Girls Chase Boys by Ingrid Michaelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Girls Chase Boys” by Ingrid Michaelson 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 Db at 85 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 "Girls Chase Boys" 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 "Girls Chase Boys"?: 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 "Girls Chase Boys" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, C, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?: Try "OVER YOU", "Everybody", "Sort Of". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.