King Of Anything

by Sara Bareilles

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Keep drink ing cof fee, (Am)stare me (Dm)down a cross the ta ble while I look out (F)side.

So man y things I’d (Am)say if (Dm)on ly I were a ble, but I (Am)just keep qui et and count the (F)cars that (Gsus)pass by.

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

So let me (C)thank you for your time, (Am)and try (Dm)not to waste an y more of mine; get out of here (F)fast.

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

but I’m not (Am)drown ing.

There’s (Gsus)no one here to save.

(Am)Who cares if you dis (F)a gree?

You are (C)not me.

Who made you king of an y thing?

So (Am)you dare tell me who to be?

Who (C)died and made you king of an (G)y (C)thing?

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

But you ex pect me (Am)to jump up on board with you and ride (Am)off in to your de (F)lu sion al (G)sun set.

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

You’re so (C)bus y mak ing maps (Am)with my (Dm)name on them in all caps.

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

of an (G)y thing?

All my (Gsus)life

I’ve (Dm7)tried

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

just (Gsus)hurt

and (Dm7)hide

wait ing for some one to (C)tell me it’s (F)my (Gsus)turn to de (C)cide.

(Am)Who cares if you dis (F)a gree?

You are (C)not me.

Who made you king of (G)an y thing?

So (Am)you dare tell me who to be?

Who (C)died and made you king of an y (G)thing?

(Am)Who cares if you dis (F)a gree?

You are (C)not me.

Who made you king of (G)an y thing?

So (Am)you dare tell me who to be?

Who (C)died and made you king of an y (G)thing?

of an (G)y thing?

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 C at 112 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.