Is "New Rules" 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 "New Rules"?

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 "New Rules" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Dua Lipa songs work for kids?

Try "IDGAF", "New Rules", "Be The One". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

New Rules

· by Dua Lipa

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Lyrics

(Am)Talk ing in my sleep at night, mak ing my self cra (G)zy.

(Out of my mind, out of my mind.) (Am)Wrote it down and read it out, hop ing it would save (G)me.

(Too man y times, too man y times.) My (Am)love,

he makes me feel like no (G)bod y else,

no bod y else.

(G)But my (Am)love,

he does n’t love me, so (G)I tell my self,

I tell my self:

(Am)One, don’t pick up the phone; you know he’s on ly call ing ’cause he’s drunk and a (G)lone.

(F)Two, don’t let him in; you’ll have to kick him out a (G)gain.

(Am)Three, don’t be his friend; you know you’re gon na wake up in his bed in the (G)morn ing, and if you’re (F)un der him, (Dm7)you ain’t (Dm7)get tin’ o (G)ver him.

I got new rules, I count ’em.

(I got new rules, I (G)count ’em.)

(I got ta tell them (G)to my self.)

(I got new rules, I (G)count ’em.)

(I got ta tell them (G)to my self.) (Am)I keep push ing for wards, but he keeps pull ing me back (G)wards.

(No where to turn, no where to turn.) (Am)Now I’m stand ing back from it, I fi n’lly see the pat (G)tern.

(I nev er learn, I nev er learn.) (G)But my (Am)love,

he does n’t love me, so (G)I tell my self,

I tell my self, I do, I do, I (G)do: (Fmaj7)(I got ta tell them (G)to my self.) (Am)Prac tice makes per fect; I’m still tryin’ to learn it by (Fmaj7)heart.

got new rules, I count ’em.)

(Am)Eat, sleep and breathe it, re hearse and re peat it, ’cause (Fmaj7)I...

got new, I got new, I, I, I...) (Am)One, don’t pick up the phone; you know he’s on ly call ing ’cause he’s drunk and a (G)lone.

(F)Two, don’t let him in; you’ll have to kick him out a (G)gain.

(Am)Three, don’t be his friend; you know you’re gon na wake up in his bed in the (G)morn ing, and if you’re (F)un der him, (Dm7)you ain’t (Dm7)get tin’ o (G)ver him.

I got new rules, I count ’em.

(I got new rules, I (G)count ’em.)

(I got ta tell them (G)to my self.)

(I got new rules, I (G)count ’em.)

(G)(I got ta tell them to my self.) (Am)let him in, don’t let him in, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t (Fmaj7)be his friend, don’t be his friend, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t (Am)let him in, don’t let him in, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t (Fmaj7)be his friend, don’t be his friend, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t don’t, don’t.

You’re get ting o ver him.

New Rules by Dua Lipa — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “New Rules” by Dua Lipa 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 116 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "New Rules" 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 "New Rules"?: 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 "New Rules" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dua Lipa songs work for kids?: Try "IDGAF", "New Rules", "Be The One". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.