Is "Number One" 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 "Number One"?

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 "Number One" use?

Just 4 chords: Bb, Dm, F, Gm7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other John Legend songs work for kids?

Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Number One

· by John Legend

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Lyrics

Hoo, ooh, hoo.

(Gm7)I prom ise not to do it a gain.

(Gm7)I prom ise not to do it.

Now, (Dm)you can’t say I don’t love you just be cause I cheat on you.

’Cause (Dm)you can’t see all I do to keep you from know in’ the things I do, like e (Dm)rase my phone and keep it out ta town.

I keep it strapped up when I sleep a round.

Well, (Dm)I should a known one day you’d find out, but you can’t go and leave me now.

You know that I love you.

There’s no one a bove you.

I said it the last time,

but this is the last time.

So don’t make me o ver

’cause I can be faith ful.

You, ba by, you’re my (F)num ber (Dm)one.

You’re my (Bb)num ber (Gm7)one.

Now, (Dm)“Who is she?

What’s her name?” You don’t need to know a bout (Gm7)ev ’ry thing.

We (Dm)fight a bout this, we fight a bout that.

You hang up the phone and call me right back.

Well, (Dm)I’ll nev er be some thin’ I’m not, so please don’t throw a way (Gm7)what we’ve got.

’Cause (Dm)we’ve been to geth er for way too long.

I was play in’ a round but I’m com in’ home.

You know that I love (Bb)num ber (Gm7)one.

I keep you (Dm)laced up so you ain’t got ta bor row noth in’ from them broke ass friends who be (Gm7)bar gain hunt in’.

They say they (Dm)shop on e Bay.

Ba by, why is they front in’?

(Gm7)They be on the In ter net, but they nev er cop noth in’.

(Dm)keep you in.

“Girl, what is those on your toes?” And your neck stay in’ froze off that rose col ored gold.

I sup pose you was told by them hoes I was cheat in’, told you my heart don’t have noth in’ to (Gm7)do wit my pe nis.

He got a (Dm)mind of his own and he just be see in’ shit and I don’t wan na cheat but (Gm7)I don’t be say in’ shit.

I (Dm)try to jack off; he asked me, “Who is you play in’ wit?” But I (Gm7)know he love you.

He told me you was his You fa know v’rite.

I love you.

There’s no one a bove you.

I said it the last time,

but this is the last time.

So don’t make me o ver

’cause I can be faith ful.

You, ba by, you’re my (F)num ber (Dm)one.

You’re my (Bb)num ber (Gm7)one.

You’re (F)mak in’ it hard for me.

(Dm)You’re mess in’ up ev ’ry thing.

You (Bb)tell me I got ta leave.

(Gm7)(You say we o ver.) You (F)saw that she came o (Dm)ver; came in a Range Rov er.

(Gm7)Left with a hang o ver.

say we o ver.) I (F)prom ise I won’t cheat.

(Dm)I prom ise I won’t lie.

I (Bb)prom ise to act right.

(Gm7)(You say we o ver.) If (F)you can’t tell (Dm)me I can’t have you.

I can’t have that.

(We ain’t o ver.) Hey,

it ain’t o ver, ba by.

(We ain’t o ver.) Ooh, you (Dm)don’t need to go.

It’s (Bb)not o (Gm7)ver.

(We ain’t o ver.) Oh.

(We ain’t o ver.) Oh, it’s (Dm)gon na be al right now.

Don’t go (Gm7)now.

Number One by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Number One” by John Legend 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 Bb 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 "Number One" 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 "Number One"?: 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 "Number One" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, Dm, F, Gm7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other John Legend songs work for kids?: Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.