Is "Issues" 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 "Issues"?

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 "Issues" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, C, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Fm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Julia Michaels songs work for kids?

Try "WHAT A TIME", "Issues", "Issues". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Issues

· by Julia Michaels

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Lyrics

I’m (Db)jeal ous, You I’m o ver (Eb)zeal ous.

When I’m (Ab)down, I get real down.

When I’m (Dbsus2)high, I don’t come down.

But I get (Db)an gry, ba ly by, be (Eb)lieve me.

I could (Ab)love you just like that.

and I could (Dbsus2)leave you just as fast.

But (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause if you (Ab)did, ba by, I would judge you, (Fm)too.

No, (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause if you (Ab)did, ba by, I would judge you, (Fm)too.

’Cause I got is sues, but you got ’em, too.

So give ’em all to me and I’ll give mine to you.

Bask in the glo ry of all our prob lems,

’cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve ’em.

Yeah, I got is sues,

and (CN.C.)one of them is how bad I need you.

(Db)jeal ous, You I’m shit on (Eb)pur pose.

You get (Ab)mad and you break things.

Feel I’m (Dbsus2)bad, try to fix things.

But I get (Db)per fect, ba ly wired be (Eb)cir cuit,

and got (Ab)hands like an o cean.

and Push you (Dbsus2)out, pull you back in.

’Cause (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause if you (Ab)did, ba by, I would judge you, (Fm)too.

No, (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause ’Cause you (Ab)see it from the same point of (Fm)view.

’Cause I got is sues, but you got ’em, too.

So give ’em all to me and I’ll give mine to you.

Bask in the glo ry of all our prob lems,

’cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve ’em.

Yeah, I got is sues,

and (CN.C.)one of them is how bad I need you.

(I got is (Eb)sues.

(Ab)You got ’em, (Fm)too.) And one of them is how bad I need you.

(I got is (Eb)sues.

(Ab)You got ’em, (Fm)too.

’Cause I got is and one of them is how bad I need you.

(Ab)(You got ’em, (Fm)too.)

Yeah, I got is sues, (I got is (Eb)sues.) And one of them is how bad I need you.

(Ab)(You got ’em (Fm)too.)

Yeah, I got is sues, (I got,)

and (CN.C.)one of them is how bad I need you.

Issues by Julia Michaels — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Issues” by Julia Michaels 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 Db at 110 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 "Issues" 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 "Issues"?: 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 "Issues" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, C, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Fm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Julia Michaels songs work for kids?: Try "WHAT A TIME", "Issues", "Issues". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.