If I Was Your Girlfriend

by Prince

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Lyrics

If I was your girl friend

(A)would U re mem ber

2 tell me all the things U for (Bm)got when (A)I was your (Bm)man?

If I was your (Bm7)best friend,

would U let me

take (A)care of U?

Do all the things that (Bm)on ly a (A)best friend (Bm7)can?

If I was your girl friend

(A)would U let me dress U?

I mean, help U pick out your (Bm)clothes be (A)fore we go (Bm)out?

Not that you’re (A)help less,

but some times those (Bm)are the things that (A)be in’ in love’s a (Bm)bout.

If I Was Your Girlfriend by Prince — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Was Your Girlfriend” 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 B at 100 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 Was Your Girlfriend" 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 Was Your Girlfriend"?
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 Was Your Girlfriend" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, Dpow, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Prince songs work for kids?
Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.