Rich Girl

by Hall & Oates

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You’re a (F)rich girl, but you’ve (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

(Bb)You can re ly on the (F)old man’s mon ey.

(Gm7)You can re ly on the (Bb)old man’s mon ey.

It’s a (F)bitch, girl, but it’s (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (F)won’t get you too far, (Gm7)get you too far.

(Gm7)Don’t (Am7)you (Bbmaj7)know,

don’t (Am7)you know

that it’s (F)wrong

to (Gm7)take what is (Am7)giv en (Dm7)you?

(Gm7)So (Am7)far (Bbmaj7)gone,

on (Am7)your own,

but you could get a long (Dm7)if you (Gm7)tried to be strong, (Dm7)but you’ll (Bb)nev er be strong.

You’re a (F)rich girl, but you’ve (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

(Bb)You can re ly on the (F)old man’s mon ey.

(Gm7)You can re ly on the (Bb)old man’s (Bb)mon ey.

It’s a (F)bitch, girl, but it’s (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (F)won’t get you too far, (Gm7)get you too far.

(Gm7)High (Am7)and (Bbmaj7)dry,

out of (Am7)the (Gm7)rain,

it’s so (F)eas y

to hurt (Gm7)oth ers when you (Am7)can’t feel (Dm7)pain.

(Gm7)Don’t (Am7)you (Bbmaj7)know

that a love (Am7)can’t grow?

But it’s too much to give (Dm7)’cause you’d (Gm7)rath er live for the (Bb)thrill of it all.

You’re a (F)rich girl, but you’ve (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

(Bb)You can re ly on the (F)old man’s mon ey.

(Gm7)You can re ly on the (Bb)old man’s (Bb)mon ey.

It’s a (F)bitch, girl, but it’s (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (F)won’t get you too far.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (Dm7)won’t get you (F)too far.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (F)won’t get you too far, (Gm7)get you too far.

And you say (Bb)you can re ly on the (F)old man’s mon ey.

(Gm7)You can re ly on the (Bb)old man’s (Bb)mon ey.

You’re a (F)rich girl, but you’ve (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

(Bb)You can re ly on the (F)old man’s mon ey.

(Gm7)You can re ly on the (Bb)old man’s (Bb)mon ey.

It’s a (F)bitch, girl, but it’s (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (F)won’t get you too far.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (Dm7)won’t get you (F)too far.

Say, mon ey, mon ey (F)won’t get you too far, (Gm7)get you too far.

And you say (Bb)you can re ly on the (F)old man’s mon ey.

(Gm7)You can re ly on the (Bb)old man’s (Bb)mon ey.

You’re a (F)rich girl, but you’ve (Am7)gone too far, ’cause you (Dm7)know it don’t mat ter an y (F)way.

Rich Girl by Hall & Oates — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rich Girl by Hall & Oates 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 80 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 "Rich Girl" 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 "Rich Girl"?
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.