Is "King Of Anything" 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 "King Of Anything"?

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 "King Of Anything" use?

Just 8 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Db, Ebm, Ebm7, Gbped, Gbsus2. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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King Of Anything

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

(Oh, oh, (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.) oh, oh.) Keep drink ing cof fee, stare (Ebm)me down a cross the ta ble while I look out (Gbsus2)side.

So man y things I’d say (Ebm)if on ly I were a ble, (Bbm)but I just keep qui et and count (Gbsus2)the cars that (Absus4)pass (Ab)by.

You’ve got o pin ions, man; we’re all en ti tled to (Bbm)’em, but I nev er (Gbsus2)asked.

So let me (Db)thank you for your time, and (Ebm)try not to waste an y more of mine; get out of here (Gbsus2)fast.

I hate to (Ebm7)break it to you, babe,

but I’m not drown ing.

There’s (Absus4)no one here to (Ab)save.

(Bbm)Who cares if you (Gbsus2)dis a gree?

You are (Db)not me.

Who made you (Absus4)King of An y thing?

(Ab)So (Bbm)you dare tell me (Gbsus2)who to be?

Who died

and made you (Absus4)King of An y thing?

Oh.

You sound so in no cent, all full of good in tent; swear you know (Gbsus2)best.

But you ex pect me to jump up on board with you (Bbm)and ride off in to your (Gbsus2)de lu sion al (Absus4)sun (Ab)set.

I’m not the one who’s lost with no di rec tion, oh, but you’ll nev er (Gbsus2)see.

(Ab)You’re so (Db)bus y mak ing maps with (Ebm)my name on them in all caps.

You got the talk ing down, just not the (Absus4)lis ten (Ab)ing.

of An y thing?

All my life I’ve tried

to make (Bbm)ev ’ry bod y hap py while I

just hurt

and hide,

wait ing for some one to (Db)tell me it’s (Gb5)my turn to de cide.

(Oh, oh, (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.) oh, oh.) (Bbm)Who cares if you (Gbsus2)dis a gree?

You are (Db)not me.

Who made you (Absus4)King of An y thing?

(Ab)So (Bbm)you dare tell me (Gbsus2)who to be?

Who (Db)died

and made you (Absus4)King of An y thing?

(Ab)Oh, (Bbm)who cares if you (Gbsus2)dis a gree?

You are (Db)not me.

Who made you (Absus4)King of An y thing?

(Ab)So (Bbm)you dare tell me (Gbsus2)who to be?

Who died

and made you (Absus4)King of An y thing.

Let me hold your crown, (Bbm)babe.

(Ab)Oh, oh, (Db)ooh,

ah.

King Of Anything by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “King Of Anything” by Sara Bareilles 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 Gb at 120 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 "King Of Anything" 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 "King Of Anything"?: 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 "King Of Anything" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Db, Ebm, Ebm7, Gbped, Gbsus2. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.