I’m not a wom an; I’m not a man.
I am some thing that you’ll nev er un der stand.
I’ll nev er beat U; I’ll nev er lie.
I’m If you’re e vil, I’ll for give U by and by.
(Gmaj9)U,
(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus)U,
(A)dar ling, if U want me 2.
(Gmaj9)U,
(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)for (Asus)U.
I’m not your lov er; I’m not your friend.
I am some thing that you’ll nev er com pre hend.
No need 2 wor ry; no need 2 cry.
I’m your mes si ah and for you’re the rea son why.
(Gmaj9)U,
(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus)U,
(A)dar ling, if U want me 2.
(Gmaj9)U,
(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)for (Asus)U.
(Gmaj9)U,
(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus)U,
(A)dar ling, if U want me 2.
(Gmaj9)U,
(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)for (Asus)U.
This page shows “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince 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 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.