Is "Resentment" 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 "Resentment"?

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 "Resentment" use?

Just 16 chords: A, Bb, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, Cm7, D, D7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Beyonce songs work for kids?

Try "BABY BOY", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE", "HALO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Resentment

· by Beyonce

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Lyrics

I wish I could be lieve you, then I’ll be al right.

But now ev ’ry thing you told me real ly don’t ap (F#m)ply

to the (A)way (D)I (F#m7)feel in (E)side.

Lov in’ you was eas y once up on a time, but now my sus pi cions of you have mul ti (F#m)plied,

and it’s (A)all be cause you (Bm7)lied.

I on ly give you a (A)hard

time ’cause I can’t go on and pre (A)tend

like I have n’t tried to for (A)get

(E)this, but I’m much too full of re (A)sent

ment.

Just can’t seem to get o ver the way you hurt me.

Don’t know how you gave an oth er who did n’t mean a (F#m)thing, no, the ver y (A)thing

you gave to (E)me.

I thought I could for give you and I know you’ve changed.

As much as I wan na trust you, I know it ain’t the (F#m)same,

and it’s (A)all

be cause you (Bm7)lied.

I on ly give you a (E)hard

time ’cause I can’t go on and pre (A)tend

like I have n’t tried to for (A)get

(E)this, but I’m much too full of re (A)sent

ment.

I may nev er un der (F)stand

why.

I’m do in’ the best that I (Bb)can and I, I tried and I tried to for (F)get this,

but I’m much too full of re (Bb)sent

ment.

I’ll al ways re mem ber feel in’ like I was no good, like I could n’t do it for you like your mis tress could,

and it’s (Bb)all

be cause you (F)lied.

Loved you more than ev er, more than my own life.

The best part of me I gave you, it was sac ri (Gm)ficed,

and it’s (Bb)all

be cause you (Cm7)lied.

I on ly give you a (F)hard

time ’cause I can’t go on and pre (Bb)tend

like I tried and I tried to for (Bb)get this,

but I’m too damn full of re (Bb)sent ment!

I know she was at trac tive, but I was here first.

Been rid in’ with you for six years.

Why did I de (Gm)serve

to be (Gm7)treat ed this way by you, you?

I know you’re prob ’ly think in’, “What’s up with B?”

I been cry in’ for too (F)long.

What did you (Gm)do to me?

I used to be so (Eb)strong,

but now you took my soul.

I’m (Gm)cry in’.

Can’t stop (F)cry in’, can’t stop (Gm)cry in’.

You (Bb)could ’ve told

(F)me that you was n’t (D7)hap py.

I know you did n’t wan na hurt (F)me, but look what you (Gm)done to me now.

I got ta look at her in (Eb)her eyes

and see she’s (D7)half of me!

How could you lie?

(You (F)lied.)

Resentment by Beyonce — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Resentment” by Beyonce 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 E at 100 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 "Resentment" 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 "Resentment"?: 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 "Resentment" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Bb, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, Cm7, D, D7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Beyonce songs work for kids?: Try "BABY BOY", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE", "HALO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.