Is "My Prerogative" 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 "My Prerogative"?

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 "My Prerogative" use?

Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, Dm7, E, E7, G. Take it one section at a time.

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My Prerogative

· by Bobby Brown

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Lyrics

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing all this stuff a bout me.

Why don’t they just let me live?

I don’t need per mis sion, make my own de ci sions, that’s my pre rog a tive.

They say I’m cra zy.

I (E7)real ly don’t care.

That’s my pre rog a tive.

They say I’m nas ty, but I don’t give a damn.

(Am)Get ting girls is how I live.

Some ask me ques tions.

Why am (E7)I so real?

But (Am)they don’t un der stand me, or (E7)real ly don’t know the deal a bout the broth er, try ing (E7)hard to make it right.

Not long a go, be (E7)fore I won this fight.

Sing.

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing all this stuff a bout me.

Why don’t they just let me live?

Tell me why.

I don’t need per mis sion, make my own de ci sions, that’s my pre rog a tive.

(E7)(It’s my pre It’s rog a pre (Am)rog a tive.

It’s the (E7)way that I wan na live.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive.

I can (E7)do just what I feel, it’s my pre (Am)rog a tive.

No one (E7)can tell me what to do.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive, ’cause what I’m do ing I’m do ing for you.

(Am)Don’t get me wrong, I’m (E7)real ly not souped, (Am)e go trips is not my thing.

All these (Am)strange re la tion ships (E7)real ly gets me down.

I see noth ing wrong in (E7)spread ing my self a round.

(Am)rog a tive.

I can (E7)live my life.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive,

and I’m (E7)do ing it just for you.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive.

(E7)Tell me, tell me (Dm7)why

can’t I

live my (C)life,

(Am7)live my life with out (Dm7)all

of the things that peo ple (C)say.

Oh.

Yo, Ted dy, kick it like this.

(E7)Oh no no.

I can (Am)do what I wan na do.

(E7)Me and you to (Am)geth er to geth er to geth er to geth er to geth er.

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing all this stuff a bout me.

Why don’t they just let me live?

I don’t need per mis sion, make my own de ci sions, that’s my pre rog a tive.

My Prerogative by Bobby Brown — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown 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 A at 140 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 "My Prerogative" 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 "My Prerogative"?: 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 "My Prerogative" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, Dm7, E, E7, G. Take it one section at a time.