If I Were A Boy

· by Beyonce

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If I Were A Boy

Lyrics

If I were a boy,

e ven (D)just for a day,

(D)I’d roll out ta (Em7)bed in the (C)morn ing and (G)throw on what I (D)want ed, then go

drink (D)beer with the guys

(D)and chase af ter girls.

I’d kick (Em7)it with who I (C)want ed and I’d (G)nev er get con (D)front ed for it, ’cause they’d (C)stick up for me.

(D)If I were a boy,

I think I (D)could un der stand

how it (Em7)feels to love a (C)girl.

I (G)swear I’d be a (D)bet ter man.

I’d (D)lis ten to her

’cause I (D)know how it hurts

when you (Em7)lose the one you (C)want ed ’cause he’s (G)ta ken you for (D)grant ed and (C)ev ’ry thing you had got de stroyed.

If I were a boy,

I (D)would turn off my phone,

tell (Em7)ev ’ry one it’s (C)bro ken so they’d (G)think that I (D)was sleep in’ a lone.

(D)I’d put my self first

and make (D)the rules as I go

’cause I (Em7)know that she’d be (C)faith ful, (G)wait in’ for me to come (Em7)home,

to come home.

If (D)I were a boy,

It’s a (C)lit tle too late for you to come (Am)back, say it’s (C)just a mis take, think I’d for (D)give you like that.

If you (C)thought I would wait for you, you thought (C)wrong.

But you’re just a boy.

(D)You don’t un der stand (Yeah, you don’t un der stand,

oh.) how it (Em7)feels to love a (C)girl some day.

You (G)wish you were a bet ter man.

You don’t (D)lis ten to her.

You don’t (D)care how it (Em7)hurts

un til you (Em7)lose the one you (C)want ed ’cause you’ve (G)ta ken her for (D)grant ed and (C)ev ’ry thing you have got de stroyed.

But you’re just a boy.

If I Were A Boy by Beyonce — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Were A Boy” by Beyonce 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 E 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 Were A Boy" 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 Were A Boy"?: 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 Were A Boy" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Beyonce songs work for kids?: Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.