Rude

by MAGIC!

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Sat ur day (G)morn in’, jumped out of (C)bed

Can’t and (Am)put on my (G)best suit.

Got in my (G)car and raced like a (C)jet

stand in’ (Am)all the way (G)to you.

Knocked on your (G)door with heart in my (C)hand to an oth to (Am)ask you a (G)ques tion, ’cause I know that (G)you’re an old fash ioned man.

She will go an y where I go.

(F)Can I have your daugh ter for the (G)rest of my life?

Say (C)yes, say yes, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

You say I’ll (F)nev er get your bless ing till the (G)day I die.

Tough (C)luck, my (G)friend, but the (Am)an swer (CN.C.)is no.

Why you got ta (G)be so rude?

Don’t you know I’m (Am)hu man, too?

Why you got ta (G)be so rude?

I’m gon na (Am)mar ry her an y way.

(F)Mar ry that girl, (G)mar ry her an y way.

(C)Mar ry that girl, yeah, (Am)no mat ter what you say.

(F)Mar ry that girl and (G)we’ll be a fam i ly.

Why you got ta (Am)be so

(F)rude?

I hate to (G)do this, you leave no (C)choice.

Can’t and (Am)live on with (G)out her.

Love me or (G)hate me, we will be (C)boys

stand in’ (Am)at the that (G)al tar.

Or we will (G)run a way in my (C)hand to an oth er (Am)gal ax y.

(G)You know, you know she’s in (G)love with me.

fash ioned man.

She will go an y where I go.

(F)Can I have your daugh ter for the (G)rest of my life?

Say (C)yes, say yes, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

You say I’ll (F)nev er get your bless ing till the (G)day I die.

Tough (C)luck, my (G)friend, ’cause the (Am)an swer’s (CN.C.)still no.

Why you got ta (G)be so rude?

Don’t you know I’m (Am)hu man, too?

Why you got ta (G)be so rude?

I’m gon na (Am)mar ry her an y way.

(F)Mar ry that girl, (G)mar ry her an y way.

(C)Mar ry that girl, yeah, (Am)no mat ter what you say.

(F)Mar ry that girl and (G)we’ll be a fam i ly.

Why you got ta (Am)be so

(F)rude?

(F)rude?

(F)Can I have your daugh ter for the (G)rest of my life?

Say (C)yes, say yes, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

You say I’ll (F)nev er get your bless ing till the (G)day I die.

Tough (CN.C.)luck, my friend, but (Am)no still means no.

(F)rude?

Yeah.

Why you got ta (Am)be so

(F)rude?

Why you got ta (Am)be so rude?

Rude by MAGIC! — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rude” by MAGIC! 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 136 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 "Rude" 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 "Rude"?
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.