Is "Pretty Hurts" 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 "Pretty Hurts"?

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 "Pretty Hurts" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Beyoncé songs work for kids?

Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Pretty Hurts

· by Beyoncé

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Lyrics

Ma ma said, (Dm)“You’re a pret ty girl.

What’s in your head,

it does n’t mat ter.

Brush your hair,

fix your teeth.

What you wear

is all that mat ters.”

Just an oth (Dm)er stage:

pa geant the pain (G)a way.

This time I’m (Dm)gon na take the crown with out fall ing down, (G)down, down.

Pret ty (Dm)hurts.

We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.

Per fec tion is a (Dm)dis ease of the (Am)na tion.

Pret ty hurts, (G)pret ty hurts.

Pret ty (Dm)hurts.

We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.

You’re try ing to fix some thing, but you (Dm)can’t fix what you (Am)can’t see: it’s the soul that (G)needs he sur ger y.

Blond er hair, (Dm)“You’re a flat ty chest.

What’s T V says

big ger is bet ter.

South your Beach,

sug ar free,

Vogue you says

thin ner is bet ter.

Just an oth (Dm)er stage:

pa geant the pain (G)a way.

This time I’m (Dm)gon na take the crown with out fall ing down, (G)down, down.

Pret ty (Dm)hurts.

We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.

Per fec tion is a (Dm)dis ease of the (Am)na tion.

Pret ty hurts, (G)pret ty hurts.

Pret ty (Dm)hurts.

We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.

You’re try ing to fix some thing, but you (Dm)can’t fix what you (Am)can’t see: it’s the soul that (G)needs he sur ger y.

(CN.C.)soul that needs he sur ger y.

Ain’t got no doc tor or pill that can take the pain a way: the pain’s in side, and no bod y frees you from your bod y.

It’s the soul, it’s the soul that needs sur ger y.

It’s my soul that needs sur ger y.

Plas tic smiles and de nial can on ly take you so far; and you break when the pa per sign leaves you in the dark.

You left but shat tered mir rors and the shards of a (G)beau ti ful past.

Pret ty (Dm)hurts.

(Am)can’t see: it’s the soul that needs When you’re ger a lone all by your self,

(Dm)when you’re ly ing (Am)in your bed,

re flec tion stares right in to you.

Are you hap py with your (Am)self.

You stripped a way the mas quer ade;

the il lu sion has been (Am)shed.

(G)Are you hap py with your self?

Are you hap py with your self?

Y yes.

Pretty Hurts by Beyoncé — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pretty Hurts” by Beyoncé 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Pretty Hurts" 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 "Pretty Hurts"?: 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 "Pretty Hurts" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Beyoncé songs work for kids?: Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.