Pink Matter

by Frank Ocean

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(A7)What do you think my the brain are is made for?

Is it just a con tain er for the mind?

This great grey mat ter.

(Em7)Sen sei re plied,

(A7)“What is your wom an, is she just a con tain er for the child?”

That soft pink mat ter,

cot ton can dy,

Ma jin Buu.

Close my (Bm)eyes and

fall in to you, you, you.

you.

My God,

she’s giv ing (Em7)me pleas ure.

(A7)What if the sky and the stars are for show for?

and the just a li ens are watch ing live

from the ple mat ter?

(Em7)Sen sei went qui

(A7)“What then vio wom lent and we sparred a un til we both grew tired.

Noth in’ pink mat tered,

cot ton can dy,

Ma jin Buu.

Dim the (Bm)lights and

fall in to you, you, you, you.

My God,

giv ing me (Em7)me pleas ure.

pleas

ure.

pleas ure,

pleas ure,

pleas ure,

pleas

ure o ver (Em7)mat ter.

Hey.

You’re (Em7)good at be ing bad.

You’re (Bm)bad at be ing good.

For (Em7)heav en’s sake, go to hell.

Knock, knock on wood,

hey.

You’re (Em7)good at be ing bad, you’re (A7)bad at be ing good.

For (Bm)heav en’s sake, go to hell.

For (Em7)heav en’s sake, go to hell.

Knock, (Bm)knock, knock, knock on wood.

Pink Matter by Frank Ocean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pink Matter” by Frank Ocean 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 B at 60 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 "Pink Matter" 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 "Pink Matter"?
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 "Pink Matter" use?
Just 4 chords: A7, B, Bm, Em7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Frank Ocean songs work for kids?
Try "PYRAMIDS", "CRACK ROCK", "BAD RELIGION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.