Show Me How You Burlesque

· by Christina Aguilera

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(CN.C.)Un der neath the cit

y lights,

there is a life

few

know a bout,

where

rules don’t

ap ply,

no;

and you can’t

keep a good girl

down.

(She comes through the club look ing for a good time.

Gon na make that, shake that, mon ey on a dime.

Don’t need a sug ar dad dy; she can work it just fine.

Up on the ta ble, she’ll be danc ing Yeah, night.) yeah hey, (Wah ooh, ba ooh.) doll y just comes to life (Wah ooh, un ooh.) der the spot light.

(Wah ooh, All ooh.) girls wan na fall in line.

(We say:) Yeah.

(Here come the la dies, ’bout to give a lit tle show.) Yeah.

(Here go the boys, are yell ing, “show a lit tle more.”) (more.) (more.) (more.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

(A lit tle bit of naught y, it’s a lit tle bit nice.

She’s a whole lot ta glam, sweat, sug ar, sex, spice.

Just shim my, shim my, strut, strut, give a lit tle what, what.

Up on the ta bles, we’ll be danc ing Yeah, night.) how you bur lesque!

and we’ve on ly just be gun.) Let me hear ya say, yeah.

I say, yeah.

Say, yeah.

Say, yeah,

yeah, yeah.

Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

Show Me How You Burlesque by Christina Aguilera — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Show Me How You Burlesque” by Christina Aguilera 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 B at 45 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 "Show Me How You Burlesque" 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 "Show Me How You Burlesque"?: 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 "Show Me How You Burlesque" use?: Just 1 chord: C. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Christina Aguilera songs work for kids?: Try "KEEP ON SINGIN' MY SONG", "WALK AWAY", "I TURN TO YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.