Strut

by The Cheetah Girls

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Lyrics

You can breathe in the mu sic this cit y makes.

(C)Move by the rhy thm the gyp sies play.

(Am)Deep in side it (D)comes a live.

(Em)There is a whis per that feeds your soul.

(C)Words so beau ti ful, like a Span ish rose.

(Am7)’Till you’re hyp no tized.

That’s when (D)you’ve ar rived.

You got ta (Em)strut like you mean it.

(C)Free your mind.

It’s not e (Am7)nough just to dream it.

Come on,

come on,

get up.

When you feel it.

It’s your (C)chance to shine.

(Am7)Strut like you mean it.

Come on,

come on,

come on.

Pound in’ the pave ment,

(C)kick in’ through the streets.

To (Am7)wan der like Pi cas so in the (C)Bar ce lo na (D)heat.

Pas sion is the fash ion and (C)life is po et ry.

Well, (Am7)wel come to an oth er world where (C)ev ’ry heart can (D)beat.

In a dif’r ent tem po, there’s nev er a wrong one.

Build ing to a cre scen do,

you know the (B7)jour ney’s just be gun.

You got ta

Hey (Em)feel

the flow

when you just can’t move no more?

The (C)cit y wants to show

you (Am)some thing,

(D)some thing.

A (Em)heart

un folds

that you would nev er know—

(C)Bar ce lo na’s soul.

Says (Am)some thing,

some thing good is (Am)com in’, it’s com in’.

(B7)Ev ’ry bod y knows that some thing good is com in’ on.

You (CN.C.)got ta (F#m)strut like you mean it.

(D)Free your mind.

It’s not e (Bm7)nough just to dream it.

Come on,

come on,

get up.

When you feel it it’s your (D)chance to shine.

(Bm7)Strut like you mean it.

Come on,

come on,

come on.

Ben ve ne das, es

to es

mi sue ño.

Come on,

come on,

get up.

Si ga me des cu bra mi Bar

ce lo na.

Come on,

come on,

Ben ve ne das, es

to es

mi sue ño.

Come on,

come on,

get up.

Si ga me des cu bra mi Bar

ce lo na.

Come on,

come on,

Strut by The Cheetah Girls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Strut by The Cheetah Girls 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 70 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 "Strut" 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 "Strut"?
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.