Is "Really Don't Care" 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 "Really Don't Care"?

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 "Really Don't Care" use?

Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Demi Lovato songs work for kids?

Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Really Don't Care

· by Demi Lovato

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Lyrics

You want to (C)play, you want to (G)stay, you want to (C)have it all.

you.

You start ed (C)mess ing with my (G)head un til I (C)hit a wall.

you.

May be I should have known, may be I should have known that you would walk, you would walk out the door.

Hey!

Said we were (C)done, then met some (G)one and rubbed it (C)in my face.

Cut to the (C)part, she broke your (G)heart, and then she (C)ran a way.

I guess you should have known, I guess you should have known that I would talk, I would talk.

But e ven if the (Em)stars and (D)moon col (G)lide, I nev er want you (Em)back in (D)to my (G)life.

You can take your (Em)words and (D)all your (G)lies.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly (CN.C.)don’t (G)care.

E ven if the (Em)stars and (D)moon col (G)lide, I nev er want you (Em)back in (D)to my (G)life.

You can take your (Em)words and (D)all your (G)lies.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly (CN.C.)don’t (G)care.

I can’t be (C)lieve I ev er (G)stayed up writ ing (C)songs a bout you.

You don’t de (C)serve to know the (G)way I used to (C)think a bout you.

Oh, no, not an y more, oh, no, not an y more.

You had your shot, had your shot, but you let go.

Now if we (C)meet out on the (G)street, I won’t be (C)run ning scared.

I’ll walk right (C)up to you and (G)put one fin ger (C)in the air.

And make you un der stand, and make you un der stand you had your chance, had your chance.

But e ven if the (Em)stars and (D)moon col (G)lide, I nev er want you (Em)back in (D)to my (G)life.

You can take your (Em)words and (D)all your (G)lies.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly (CN.C.)don’t (G)care.

E ven if the (Em)stars and (D)moon col (G)lide, I nev er want you (Em)back in (D)to my (G)life.

You can take your (Em)words and (D)all your (G)lies.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly (CN.C.)don’t (G)care.

(G)care.

(G)Yeah, lis ten (C)up.

(G)Hey, hey, nev er look back, (G)dump struck boy, e go in tact.

(G)Look, boy, why you so mad?

(G)Sec ond guess ing, but should have hit that.

De mi, you picked the wrong lov er, you should have picked that one, he’s cu ter than the oth er.

(C)I just want to laugh, ’cause you’re try’n’ to be a hip ster.

Kick it to the curb, take a po la roid pic ture.

But e ven if the (Em)stars and (D)moon col (G)lide, I nev er want you (Em)back in (D)to my (G)life.

You can take your (Em)words and (D)all your (G)lies.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly don’t (G)care.

E ven if the (Em)stars and (D)moon col (G)lide, I nev er want you (Em)back in (D)to my (G)life.

You can take your (Em)words and (D)all your (G)lies.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly don’t (G)care.

E ven if the (Em)oh, I (D)real ly (CN.C.)don’t (G)care.

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, I (D)real ly (CN.C.)don’t care.

Really Don't Care by Demi Lovato — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Really Don't Care” by Demi Lovato 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 G at 122 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 "Really Don't Care" 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 "Really Don't Care"?: 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 "Really Don't Care" use?: Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Demi Lovato songs work for kids?: Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.