Is "If I Had $1,000,000" 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 "If I Had $1,000,000"?

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 "If I Had $1,000,000" use?

Just 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.

What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?

Try "ONE WEEK", "ONE LITTLE SLIP", "ODDS ARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

If I Had $1,000,000

· by Barenaked Ladies

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Lyrics

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (If I had a mil lion dol lars) well, I’d (E)buy you a house.

(I would buy you coat, a house.) And if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (If I had a mil lion dol lars,) I’d buy you (E)fur ni ture for your house.

(May be a nice ches ter field or an ot (A)to man.) And if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (If I had a mil lion dol lars) well, I’d (E)buy you John you a K Car.

(A nice, re li ant au to mo bile.) And if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, I’d buy your love.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, I’d build a tree fort (E)in our yard.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, you could help, it would n’t (E)be that hard.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, may be we could put a (F#m)lit tle tin y fridge (E)in there some (D)where.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (If I had a mil lion dol lars) well, I’d (E)buy you a fur (But not a fur dress, that’s cruel.) And if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (If I had a mil lion dol lars,) well, I’d buy (E)you an ex ot ic pet.

(Yep, like a Pi lla ma, or or an e (A)mu.) kel.) And if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (If I had a mil lion dol lars) well, I’d (E)buy you John Mer rick’s re key.

(All them al zy want el e phant bones.) And if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, I’d buy your love.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, We would n’t have to (E)walk to the If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, We’d take a ou sine, ’cause (E)it costs more.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, we be would could n’t a (F#m)have tle tin to fridge (E)eat Kraft din (D)ner.

If I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (E)if I (F#m)had a mil lion dol (D)lars, if I (E)had a mil lion dol lars, (E)if I (F#m)had a mil lion dol (D)lars, if I (E)had a mil lion dol

(F#m)lars,

I’d be rich.

If I Had $1,000,000 by Barenaked Ladies — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Had $1,000,000” by Barenaked Ladies 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 A at 160 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 "If I Had $1,000,000" 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 "If I Had $1,000,000"?: 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 "If I Had $1,000,000" use?: Just 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?: Try "ONE WEEK", "ONE LITTLE SLIP", "ODDS ARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.