Opposites Attract

by Paula Abdul

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Lyrics

Ba by, seems we nev er we ev er a gree.

ers?

You like the mov ies, and (Bb)I like (F)T cov V.

I take things se ri ous, and you take ’em light.

I go to bed ear ly, and I (Bb)par ty all (F)night.

Our friends are say in’ we ain’t gon na last ers?

’cause I move slow ly, and, (Bb)ba by, (F)I’m cov fast.

I like it qui et ous, and I like to shout.

But I take it eas y.

Ba by, (Bb)I get ob (F)sessed.

when we get to geth er it just (F)noth in’ works out.

I take two steps for ward, I take two steps back.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at (F)tract.

And you know it ain’t fic tion, just a nat u ral fact.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at tract.

po sites at tract.

Two steps for ward, I take two steps back.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at (F)tract.

And you know it ain’t fic tion, just a nat u ral fact.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at tract.

Ba by, ain’t it some thin’ how we last ed this long?

You and me pro vin’ (Bb)ev ’ry one (F)wrong.

Don’t think we’ll ev er get our dif f’ren ces patched

Don’t real ly mat ter ’cause we’re per (F)fect ly matched.

I take two steps for ward, I take two steps back.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at (F)tract.

And you know it ain’t fic tion, just a nat u ral fact.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at tract.

two steps for ward, I take two steps back.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at (F)tract.

And you know it ain’t fic tion, just a nat u ral fact.

We come to geth er ’cause op po sites at tract.

Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul 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 Ab 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 "Opposites Attract" 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 "Opposites Attract"?
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 "Opposites Attract" use?
Just 3 chords: Bb, Cm, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Paula Abdul songs work for kids?
Try "STRAIGHT UP", "RUSH RUSH", "COLD-HEARTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.