Is "If It Kills Me" 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 It Kills Me"?

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 It Kills Me" use?

Just 10 chords: A, B, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G, G#m7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?

Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

If It Kills Me

· by Jason Mraz

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Lyrics

Hel lo.

Tell me you know.

Yeah, you (Gmaj7)fig ured me out.

Some thing

gave it a way.

It would be such a beau ti ful mo ment to see the (Gmaj7)look on your face.

To know that

I know that you know now.

And ba by, that’s a case of my wish ful (Em)think (B)ing.

You know noth ing.

Well, you and I, why, we go car ry ing on for hours on end.

We get a long

much bet ter than you and your boy friend.

Well, all I real ly want to do is to love you,

a kind much clos er than friends use, but I still can’t say it af ter all

we’ve been through.

And all I real ly want from you is to feel me as the feel ing in side keeps build ing.

And I will find a way to you if it kills me, if it kills me.

How long

can I go on like this, (Gmaj7)wish ing to kiss you

be fore I

right ly ex plode?

Well, this dou ble life I lead is n’t health y for me; in fact, it (Gmaj7)makes me nerv ous.

If I get caught I could be risk ing it all.

’Cause may be there’s a lot that I’ll miss in (Em)case (B)I’m

me, if it kills me, if it kills me.

If I should be so bold, I’d (B)ask you to hold my heart in your hand; I’d (B)tell you from the start how I longed to (B)be your man.

But I nev er said a word.

I guess I’ve gone and missed my chance a gain.

Well, all I real ly want to do is to love you,

a kind much clos er than friends use, but I still can’t say it af ter all

we’ve been through.

And all I real ly want from you is to feel me as the feel ing in side keeps build ing.

And I will find a way to you if it kills me, if it kills me, if it kills me.

Oh, I think it might (Bm)kill me.

And all I real ly want to do is to feel you.

Yeah, the feel ing in side keeps build ing.

I’ll find a way to you if it kills me, if it kills me.

It might kill me.

If It Kills Me by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If It Kills Me” by Jason Mraz 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 72 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 It Kills Me" 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 It Kills Me"?: 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 It Kills Me" use?: Just 10 chords: A, B, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G, G#m7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?: Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.