Is "Rehab" 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 "Rehab"?

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 "Rehab" use?

Just 9 chords: Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Eb, Ebpow, F, Fpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rihanna songs work for kids?

Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "S.O.S.", "UNFAITHFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Rehab

· by Rihanna

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Lyrics

(Gm)Ba by, ba by, when we first met I nev er felt some thin’ so strong.

(Gm)You were like my lov er and my best friend all wrapped in (CN.C.)to one with a rib bon on it.

And (Gm)all of a sud den you went and left, I did n’t know how to fol low.

It’s like a shock that spun me a round and (Bbsus2)now my heart’s dead.

I feel so emp ty and hol low.

And I’ll (Gm)nev er give my self to an oth (Bbsus2)er the way I gave it to you.

Don’t e ven rec og nize the ways you hurt me, do you?

It’s gon’ take a mir a (Bbsus2)cle to bring me back and you’re the one to blame.

And now I feel like, (Gm)oh, you’re the (Bbsus2)rea son why I’m think in’ I don’t wan na smoke on these (Eb)cig a rettes no more.

I guess that’s what I (Bbsus2)get for wish ful think in’.

I should a nev er let you (Eb)en ter my door.

Next time you wan na go on and leave I should just let (Eb)you go on and do it,

’cause now I’m (Bbsus2)us in’ like I please.

It’s like I checked in to re hab and, ba by, (Bbsus2)you’re my dis ease.

I got ta check in to re hab ’cause, ba by, (Bbsus2)you’re my dis ease.

(Gm)Damn, ain’t it cra (Bbsus2)zy when you’re love swept, you’d do an y thing for the one you love.

’Cause an y time that you need (Bbsus2)ed me I’d be there.

It’s like you were my (Eb)fa vor rite drug.

The (Gm)on ly prob lem is that you was (Bbsus2)us in’ me in a (F)dif f’rent way than I was us (Eb)in’ you.

But (Gm)now that I know it’s not meant (Bbsus2)to be, you got ta (F)go.

I got ta wean my self off (Eb)of you.

And I’ll

(Now, la dies, gim me that.) Oh, oh, (Bbsus2)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, (Eb)oh.

(Uh, now gim me that.) Oh, oh, (Bbsus2)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, (Eb)oh.

(My la dies, gim me that.) Oh, oh, (Bbsus2)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, (Eb)oh.

(Uh, now gim me that.) Oh, oh, (Bbsus2)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, (Eb)oh, oh.

(G5)Oh, you’re the (Bbsus2)rea son why I’m think in’ I don’t wan na smoke on these (Eb)cig a rettes no more.

I guess that’s what I (Bbsus2)get for wish ful think in’.

I should a nev er let you (Eb)en ter my door.

Next time you wan na go on and leave I should just let (Eb)you go on and do it,

’cause now I’m (Bbsus2)us in’ like I please.

It’s like I checked in to re hab and, ba by, (Bbsus2)you’re my dis ease.

I got ta check in to re hab ’cause, ba by, (Bbsus2)you’re my dis ease.

Rehab by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rehab” by Rihanna 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 80 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 "Rehab" 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 "Rehab"?: 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 "Rehab" use?: Just 9 chords: Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Eb, Ebpow, F, Fpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rihanna songs work for kids?: Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "S.O.S.", "UNFAITHFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.