Something In The Water

by Prince

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Lyrics

Some peo ple tell me I got great legs.

Can’t fig ure out why U make me beg.

Does not com pute.

Don’t not com pute.

U think you’re spe cial, well so do I.

Why do spe cial wom en make me cry?

Does not com pute.

It don’t not com pute.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.

It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?

Some peo ple think I’m kind a cute, but that (Bb)don’t com pute when it comes to Y O U.

Does not com pute.

Some ’ll nev er com pute.

What’s the hang up, what’s the scam?

(Bb)Guess U think I’m just an oth er o o o o one of your (Gm7)fans.

Does not com pute.

Some thin’, hon ey, don’t com pute.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.

It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?

I’ve got to get to U, ba by.

Some peo ple think I’m kind a smart.

Why must a fel la stop with U be fore he starts?

Does not com pute, ma ma,

some thin’ don’t com pute.

(Dm6/9)I’ll

buy U cloth ing, I’ll buy U fan cy cars,

but U got ta talk to me, ba by, and tell me who U real ly are.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.

It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.

(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?

(Dm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Does not com pute.)

(Does not com pute.)

(Does not com pute.) (Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)

Something In The Water by Prince — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something In The Water” by Prince 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 168 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 "Something In The Water" 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 "Something In The Water"?
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.