Is "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" 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 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"?

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 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" use?

Just 4 chords: Cm7, Cm9, Dbmaj9, Ebm7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Prince songs work for kids?

Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Money Don't Matter 2 Night

· by Prince

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Lyrics

(Dbmaj9)One more card be and it’s 2 a 2, rea son un (Ebm7)luck y 4 him (Dbmaj9)a gain.

He (Cm9)nev er had re spect 4 mon ey, it’s true, is that’s (Ebm7)why he nev er (Dbmaj9)wins.

ers.

That’s (Cm9)why he nev er ev er (Dbmaj9)has e nough ev 2 (Dbmaj9)treat tion his la dy right.

An He just the push es her a way in a huff and says (Ebm7)mon ey don’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)2 night.

think U got it bad.

(Cm7)Mon ey don’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)2 night,

it (Ebm7)sure did n’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)yes ter day.

(Cm9)Just when U think U got more than e nough, that’s (Ebm7)when it all up and (Dbmaj9)flies a way.

(Cm9)That’s when U find out that (Dbmaj9)U’re bet ter off mak in’ (Ebm7)sure your soul’s al (Dbmaj9)right.

Cuz (Cm9)mon ey did n’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)yes ter day,

and it (Ebm7)sure don’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)2 night.

(Dbmaj9)Look, here’s a be cool in vest a ment, rea son they’re (Ebm7)tell in’ him he (Dbmaj9)just lose.

So (Cm9)he goes off and tries 2 find a part ner, is but (Ebm7)all he finds are (Dbmaj9)us ers.

If (Cm9)All he finds are snakes in (Dbmaj9)ev ery col ev ery (Dbmaj9)na tion al i and size.

An Seems like is on ly thing that he ture can do is just (Ebm7)roll ey his eyes and (Dbmaj9)say: think U got it bad.

(Cm7)Mon ey don’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)2 night,

it (Ebm7)sure did n’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)yes ter day.

(Cm9)Just when U think U got more than e nough, that’s (Ebm7)when it all up and (Dbmaj9)flies a way.

(Cm9)That’s when U find out that (Dbmaj9)U’re bet ter off mak in’ (Ebm7)sure your soul’s al (Dbmaj9)right.

Cuz (Cm9)mon ey did n’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)yes ter day,

and it (Ebm7)sure don’t mat ter (Dbmaj9)2 night.

night.

Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Money Don't Matter 2 Night” by Prince 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 100 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 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" 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 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"?: 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 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" use?: Just 4 chords: Cm7, Cm9, Dbmaj9, Ebm7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Prince songs work for kids?: Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.