Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)

by Blu Cantrell

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While he was (Fm)schem in’

I was (Bbm6)beam in’ in the Beam er just (Fm)beam in’.

Can’t be (Bbm6)lieve tures that I caught my man (Fm)cheat in’.

So I (Bbm6)found an oth er way to (Fm)make him pay for it (Bbm6)all.

So I (Fm)went

to Nie man (Bbm6)Mar cus on a shop ping (Fm)spree ah, and on the (Bbm6)way I grabbed to Sol ey and (Fm)Mi a.

And as the (Bbm6)cash box rang I (Fm)thought ev ’ry thing a way.

(Fm)(Oops.) There goes the (Bbm6)dreams we used to (Fm)say.

There goes the (Bbm6)time we spent a (Fm)way.

There goes the (Bbm6)love I had, but you (Fm)cheat ed on me and (Bbm6)that’s for (C5)that now.

(Fm)(Oops.) There goes the (Bbm6)house we made a (Fm)home.

There goes you’ll (Bbm6)nev er leave me a (Fm)lone.

For all the (Bbm6)lies you told, (Fm)this is what you (Bbm6)owe.

Hey (Fm)la dies, when your (Bbm6)man wan na get buck (Fm)wild,

just (Bbm6)go back and hit ’em up (Fm)style.

Put your (Bbm6)hands on his cash and (Fm)spend it to the last dime for all the hard times.

(Fm)Oh,

when you (Bbm6)go then ev ’ry thing (Fm)goes,

from the (Bbm6)crib to the ride and the (Fm)clothes.

So you (Bbm6)bet ter let him know that (Fm)if he mess up, you got ta hit ’em (C5)up.

While he was (Fm)brag gin’,

I was (Bbm6)com in’ down the hill and just (Fm)drag gin’

all his (Bbm6)pic tures and his clothes in the (Fm)bag and

sold I (Bbm6)ev ’ry thing er else ’til (Fm)there was just noth in’ (Bbm6)left.

And I (Fm)paid

to all the (Bbm6)bills a bout a month too (Fm)late.

ah, and It’s a (Bbm6)shame we have to play ey these (Fm)games.

a.

And The the (Bbm6)love we had just (Fm)fades ev a way, a way.

(Fm)(Oops.) There goes the (Bbm6)dreams we used to (Fm)(Oops.) There goes the (Bbm6)time we spent a (Fm)(Oops.) There goes the (Bbm6)love I had, but you (Fm)cheat ed on me and (Bbm6)that’s for (C5)that now.

(Fm)(Oops.) There goes the (Bbm6)house we made a (Fm)(Oops.) There goes you’ll (Bbm6)nev er leave me a (Fm)(Oops.) For all the (Bbm6)lies you told, (Fm)this is what you (Bbm6)owe.

Hey (Fm)la dies, when your (Bbm6)man wan na get buck (Fm)wild,

just (Bbm6)go back and hit ’em up (Fm)style.

Put your (Bbm6)hands on his cash and (Fm)spend it to the last dime for all the hard times.

(Fm)Oh,

when you (Bbm6)go then ev ’ry thing (Fm)goes,

from the (Bbm6)crib to the ride and the (Fm)clothes.

So you (Bbm6)bet ter let him know that (Fm)if he mess up, you got ta hit ’em (C5)up.

While he was ta hit ’em (C5)up.

Hey (Bbm6)- ta hit ’em (C5)up.

All of the dreams you sold

left me out in the cold.

What hap pened to the days when we used to (Fm)trust (Cm7)each (Fm)oth er?

And all of the things I sold

will take you un til you get old

to get ’em back with out me, ’cause it (Fm)might be just bet ter than (C)mon ey you’ll see.

Hey (Fm)la dies, when your (Bbm6)man wan na get buck (Fm)wild,

just (Bbm6)go back and hit ’em up (Fm)style.

Put your (Bbm6)hands on his cash and (Fm)spend it to the last dime for all the hard times.

(Fm)Oh,

when you (Bbm6)go then ev ’ry thing (Fm)goes,

from the (Bbm6)crib to the ride and the (Fm)clothes.

So you (Bbm6)bet ter let him know that (Fm)if he mess up, you got ta hit ’em (C5)up.

Hey (Fm)la dies, when your (Bbm6)man wan na get buck (Fm)wild,

just (Bbm6)go back and hit ’em up (Fm)style.

Put your (Bbm6)hands on his cash and (Fm)spend it to the last dime for all the hard times.

(Fm)Oh,

when you (Bbm6)go then ev ’ry thing (Fm)goes,

from the (Bbm6)crib to the ride and the (Fm)clothes.

So you (Bbm6)bet ter let him know that (Fm)if he mess up, you got ta hit ’em (C5)up.

Hey ta hit ’em (C5)up.

Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) by Blu Cantrell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)” by Blu Cantrell 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 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 "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" 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 "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)"?
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 "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" use?
Just 5 chords: Bbm6, C, Cm7, Cpow, Fm. Take it one section at a time.