Is "Not A Bad Thing" 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 "Not A Bad Thing"?

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 "Not A Bad Thing" use?

Just 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Justin Timberlake songs work for kids?

Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Not A Bad Thing

· by Justin Timberlake

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Lyrics

Said (G)all I want from you is to (Em)see you to mor (D)row

and ev ’ry to mor row, may be you’ll (Em)let me bor (D)row your heart.

(G)Is it too much to ask for ev ’ry (Em)Sun day?

And while we’re at it, throw in ev ’ry (Em)oth er day (D)to start.

I know (G)peo ple make prom is es all the time, (Em)then they turn right a (D)round and break them.

And (G)some one cuts your heart o pen with a knife and you’re (D)bleed ing.

Don’t you know, But (G)I could be that guy to heal it o ver time, and (Em)I won’t stop un (D)til you be lieve

it.

’Cause, ba by, you’re (Em)worth it.

don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

’Cause you might look a round and find your (Em)dreams come true

with me; spend all your time and your mon ey just to (Em)find out that (D)my love was free.

So don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

Oh,

yeah, yeah.

Now, (G)how a bout I be the last voice you (Em)hear to night

and ev ’ry oth er night for the (Em)rest of the nights (D)that there are?

And (G)ev ’ry morn ing I just wan (D)na see you star ing back at (G)me,

’cause I (Em)know that’s a good place (D)to start.

I know

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love.

No, (Am)I

won’t fill your mind

with bro ken (Em)prom is es

and (D)wast ed (G)time.

And if you (Am)fall,

you’ll al ways land

right in (D)these (C)arms,

these arms of mine.

Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

’Cause you might look a round and find your (Em)dreams come true

with me; spend all your time and your mon ey just to (Em)find out that (D)my love was free.

So don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not such a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

Not A Bad Thing by Justin Timberlake — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Not A Bad Thing” by Justin Timberlake 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 G at 85 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 "Not A Bad Thing" 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 "Not A Bad Thing"?: 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 "Not A Bad Thing" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Justin Timberlake songs work for kids?: Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.