Is "Pretty Isn't Pretty" 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 Isn't Pretty"?

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.

What other Olivia Rodrigo songs work for kids?

Try "THE CURE", "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back", "All-American Bitch". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Pretty Isn't Pretty

· by Olivia Rodrigo

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Lyrics

(D)Bought a bunch of make up,

(B)tryin’ to cov er up my face.

(D)I start ed to skip lunch,

stopped (B)eat ing cake on birth days.

(D)Bought a new pre scrip tion

to (B)try to stay calm.

’Cause there’s (D)al ways some thing miss ing,

there’s al ways (B)some thing in the mir ror that I (A)think looks wrong.

When (D)pret ty is n’t (G)pret ty e nough,

what do you do?

And (D)ev ’ry bod y’s (G)keep ing it up,

so you think it’s you.

I could (D)change up my bod y and (G)change up my face, I could (B)try ev ’ry lip stick in (A)ev er y shade.

But I’d al ways feel the (G)same,

’cause (B)pret ty is n’t (A)pret ty e nough an y ways.

(D)You can win the bat tle,

(B)but you’ll nev er win the war.

(D)Fix the things you hat ed

and you’d (B)still feel so in se cure.

And I (E)try to ig nore it, but it’s (D)ev ’ry thing I see.

It’s on the (G)post ers on the wall, it’s in the (A)shit ty mag a zines.

It’s in my phone, it’s in my head, it’s in the boys I bring to bed.

It’s all a round, it’s all the time, I don’t know why I e ven try.

When (A)pret ty e nough.

And I (E)bought all the clothes that they (D)told me to buy.

I chased (G)some dumb i deal my (A)whole fuck ing life.

And (E)none of it mat ters, and (D)none of it ends.

You just (G)feel like shit o ver and (A)o ver a gain.

No, it ’ll nev er change.

(D)Pret ty is n’t (G)pret ty e nough.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s (G)keep ing it up.

Pretty Isn't Pretty by Olivia Rodrigo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pretty Isn't Pretty” by Olivia Rodrigo 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 D at 124 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 Isn't Pretty" 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 Isn't Pretty"?: 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.
What other Olivia Rodrigo songs work for kids?: Try "THE CURE", "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back", "All-American Bitch". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.