Is "Recovery" 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 "Recovery"?

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 Justin Bieber songs work for kids?

Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Recovery

· by Justin Bieber

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Lyrics

She says she (F#5)met me on the tour; she keeps knock ing on my door; (Esus2)she won’t leave me, leave me a lone.

This (F#5)girl, she would n’t stop.

Al most had to call the cops.

(Esus2)She was schem ing, Ooh, she was wrong.

(Esus2)’Cause she want (F#m)ed all my at ten tion,

(so she was drag (E)ging my name through the dirt.)

No.

(E)She was dy (F#m)ing for my af fec tion,

but she got mad (E)’cause I did n’t give it to her.

I’m talk ing to you: Ma (F#m)ri a,

why you wan na do (E)me like that?

(That ain’t my ba by, that ain’t my girl.) Ma (F#m)ri a,

why you wan na play (E)me like that?

(She ain’t my ba by, she ain’t my girl.

’Cause she (F#m)talk in’ in, and she needs to quit ’cause I’m nev er here, so I know (E)she’s not mine.

(That ain’t my ba by, that ain’t my girl.) ’Cause she (F#m)wild in’ out.

What she talk in’ ’bout?

Wan na tell you now, this girl, (E)she’s not mine.

(She ain’t my ba by, she ain’t my girl.) Now she’s (F#5)in the mag a zines, on T V mak ing a scene.

(Esus2)Oh, she’s cra zy, cra zy in love.

(Esus2)And she’s all (F#5)o ver the news, say ing ev ’ry thing but the truth.

She’s fak ing, fak ing it all.

(Esus2)’Cause she want (F#m)ed all my at ten tion,

(so she was drag (E)ging my name through the dirt.)

No.

(E)She was dy (F#m)ing for my af fec tion,

but she got mad (E)’cause I did n’t give it to her.

I’m talk ing to you: Ma (F#m)ri a,

why you wan na do (E)me like that?

(That ain’t my ba by, that ain’t my girl.) Ma (F#m)ri a,

why you wan na play (E)me like that?

(She ain’t my ba by, she ain’t my girl.

’Cause she (F#m)talk in’ in, and she needs to quit ’cause I’m nev er here, so I know (E)she’s not mine.

(That ain’t my ba by, that ain’t my girl.) ’Cause she (F#m)wild in’ out.

What she talk in’ ’bout?

Wan na tell you now, this girl, (E)she’s not mine.

(She ain’t my ba by, she ain’t my girl.) Now she’s (F#5)in the mag a zines, on T V mak ing a scene.

(Esus2)Oh, she’s cra zy, cra zy in love.

(Esus2)And she’s all (F#5)o ver the news, say ing ev ’ry thing but the truth.

She’s fak ing, fak ing it all.

(Esus2)’Cause she want she ain’t my girl.) And

why are you try,

try ing to lie, girl, when I ain’t ev er met (C#m)you at all?

Say your good bye.

How could ya?

You do this, you post this, you fool this, se duce this.

Ma she ain’t my girl.)

(That ain’t my ba by, that ain’t my girl.)

(She ain’t my ba by, she ain’t my girl.)

(That ain’t my ba by, that ain’t my girl.)

(She ain’t my ba by.) She’s not my girl.)

Recovery by Justin Bieber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Recovery” by Justin Bieber 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 F# at 112 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 "Recovery" 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 "Recovery"?: 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 Justin Bieber songs work for kids?: Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.