Is "He Wasn't" 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 "He Wasn't"?

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 "He Wasn't" use?

Just 13 chords: Am, Bbpow, C, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, Em, Epow, +5 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

He Wasn't

· by Avril Lavigne

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Lyrics

This There’s not much go ing on to (C)day.

I’m real ly bored, it’s get ting (C)late.

What hap pened to my Sat ur (C)day?

(Sat ur day.)

This Mon day’s com ing, the day I (Bb5)hate, ay (Am)ate.

(F5)Sit on my bed a lone

(F5)star ing at the (E5)phone.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

Hey!

This is when I start to bite my (C)nails

and clean my room when all else (C)fails.

I think it’s time for me to (C)bail.

(Time to bail.)

This point of view is get day ing (Bb5)stale, ay (Am)ale.

(F5)Sit on my bed a lone

(F5)star ing at the (E5)phone.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

Hey!

look ing for.

Uh ah.

Hey!

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Hey!

Uh ah.

Hey!

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Hey!

Na, (Em)na, na, na, na.

We’ve (G)all got choic es.

(Cmaj7)Na, (Em)na, na, na.

We’ve (G)all got voic es.

Na, (Em)na, na, na, na.

Stand (G)up, make some (D)noise!

Na, (Em)na, na, na.

Stand (G)up, make some (D)noise!

(F5)Sit on my bed a lone,

(F5)star ing at the (E5)phone.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

I was spe cial, like I was spe cial, ’cause I was spe cial.

Uh ah.

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Uh ah.

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Na, (Em)na, na, na, na.

He Wasn't by Avril Lavigne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “He Wasn't” 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 D at 173 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 "He Wasn't" 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 "He Wasn't"?: 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 "He Wasn't" use?: Just 13 chords: Am, Bbpow, C, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, Em, Epow, +5 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.