Is "Only Girl" 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 "Only Girl"?

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 "Only Girl" use?

Just 10 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, D, Dpow, Em, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rihanna songs work for kids?

Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Only Girl

· by Rihanna

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Lyrics

La la la la.

La la la la,

yeah.

La la la la.

I want you to (F#m)love me

like I’m a hot ride.

the night.

Hold Keep think ing (F#m)of me,

do ing what you like.

So, boy, for (F#m)get a bout the world crets ’cause it’s (F#m)gon’ be me and you to night.

Yeah.

I wan na (F#m)make your bed ain’t for you, be then (F#m)I’m a make you swal low your pride,

oh.

Want you to (G)make me feel (G)like I’m (F#m)the on (G)ly girl (A)in the world,

(A)like I’m (Bm)the on (A)ly one (D)that you’ll ev er love,

(F#m)like I’m (G)the on (F#m)ly one (G)who knows your heart.

(Bm)On (A)ly (D)girl in the world,

(F#m)like I’m (G)the on (F#m)ly one (G)that’s in com mand,

(A)’cause I’m (Bm)the on (A)ly one who (D)un der stands

like I’m the make (F#m)you feel (G)like a man.

(G)Yeah.

Want you to make me feel (G)like I’m (F#m)the on (G)ly girl (A)in the world,

(A)like I’m (Bm)the on (A)ly one that (D)you’ll ev er love,

(F#m)like I’m (G)the on (F#m)ly one (G)who knows your heart,

(G)on ly one.

Want you to on (F#m)ly one (G)who knows your heart,

(G)on ly one.

(D5)Take me (A5)for a (B5)ride, ride.

Oh, (D5)ba by, (A5)take me (B5)high, high.

(D5)Let me (A5)make you (B5)first, first.

Oh, (D5)make it (A5)last all (B5)night, night.

(D5)Take me (A5)for a (B5)ride, ride.

Oh, (D5)ba by, (A5)take me (B5)high, high.

(D5)Let me (A5)make you (B5)first, first.

(D5)Make it (A5)last all (B5)night.

Want you to (G)make me feel (G)like I’m (F#m)the on (G)ly girl (A)in the world,

(A)like I’m (Bm)the on (A)ly one that (D)you’ll ev er love,

(F#m)like I’m (G)the on (F#m)ly one (G)that knows your heart.

On ly (D)girl in the world,

(F#m)like I’m (G)the on (F#m)ly one (G)that’s in com mand,

(A)’cause I’m (Bm)the on (A)ly one who (D)un der stands

(F#m)how (G)to make (F#m)you feel (G)like a man.

(G)On ly girl in the world,

(A)girl in the world,

on ly (D)girl in the world,

(A)girl in the world.

Only Girl by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Only Girl” by Rihanna 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 126 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 "Only Girl" 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 "Only Girl"?: 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 "Only Girl" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, D, Dpow, Em, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rihanna songs work for kids?: Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.