Independent Women Part I (From Charlie's Angels)

by Destiny's Child

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Ques tion: Tell me what you think a (Bm)bout (Em)me.

I buy my own dia monds and I buy my (Bm)own (Em)rings.

On ly ring your cell y when I’m feel in’ (Bm)lone (Em)ly.

When it’s all o ver, please get up (Bm)and (Em)leave.

Ques tion: Tell me how you feel a (Bm)bout (Em)this: Try to con trol me, boy, you get (Bm)dis (Em)missed.

Pay my own car note and I pay my (Bm)own (Em)bills.

Al ways fif ty fif ty in re la (Bm)tion (Em)ships.

The (Am)shoes on my feet, I bought it.

The (Em)clothes I’m wear in’, I bought it.

The (Am)rock I’m rock in’, I bought it ’cause (Em)I de pend on me if I want it.

The (Am)watch I’m wear in’, I bought it.

The (Em)house I live in, I bought it.

The (Am)car I’m driv in’, I bought it.

(B7sus)I de pend on me.

(B7)I de pend on me.

(Em)All the wom en who in de pen dent, throw your hands up at me.

All the hon eys who mak in’ mon ey, throw your hands up at me.

(Am)All the mom mas who prof it dol lars, (Em)throw your hands up at me.

(Am)All the la dies who tru ly feel me, (Em)throw your hands up at me.

Girl, I did n’t know you (Bm)could get down like that.

Char lie, how your an gels (Bm)get (Em)down like that?

Girl, I did n’t know you (Bm)could get (Em)down like that.

Char lie, how your an gels (Bm)get (Em)down like that?

Tell me how you feel a (Bm)bout (Em)this: Who would I want if I would wan (Bm)na (Em)live?

I worked hard and sac ri ficed to get what (Bm)I (Em)get.

La dies, it ain’t eas y be in’ in de (Bm)pen (Em)dent.

Ques tion: How’d you like this knowl edge (Bm)that I (Em)brought?

Brag gin’ on the cash that he gave you (Bm)is the (Em)front.

If you’re gon na brag, make sure it’s your mon (Bm)ey you (Em)flaunt.

De pend on no one else to give you what (Bm)you (Em)want.

The

(Em)Child of des ti ny,

in de pen dent beau

(Em)ty.

No one (Am)else can scare

me.

Char lie’s (Em)An

gels.

(Am)All the wom en who in de pen dent, (Bm)throw your hands up at me.

(Em)All the hon eys who mak in’ mon ey, throw your hands up at me.

All the mom mas who prof it dol lars, throw your hands up at me.

(Am)All the la dies who tru ly feel me, (Em)throw your hands up at me.

(Am)Girl, I did n’t know you could get down like that.

(Em)Char lie, how your an gels get down like that?

Girl, I did n’t know you (Bm)could get (Em)down like that.

Char lie, how your an gels (Bm)get (Em)down like that?

Girl, I did n’t know you (Bm)could get (Em)down like that.

Char lie, how your an gels (Bm)get (Em)down like that?

Independent Women Part I (From Charlie's Angels) by Destiny's Child — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Independent Women Part I (From Charlie's Angels) by Destiny's Child 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 130 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Independent Women Part I (From Charlie's Angels)" 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 "Independent Women Part I (From Charlie's Angels)"?
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.
What other Destiny's Child songs work for kids?
Try "STAND UP FOR LOVE", "THROUGH WITH LOVE", "SURVIVOR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.