Tattoo

by Jordin Sparks

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Hey,

hey,

hey,

hey,

hey, oh,

hey, oh,

hey, oh,

hey.

No mat ter what you say a bout (D)love,

I keep com in’ back for (Bm11)more.

Keep my hand in the fire, (G6/9)soon er or lat er I get what I’m ask in’ (Dsus2)for.

No mat ter what you say a bout (D)life,

I learn ev ’ry time I (Bm11)bleed.

The truth is a stran ger, (G6/9)soul is in dan ger.

I got ta let my spir it be (A)free to ad mit that I’m wrong and then (G6/9)change my mind.

(A)Sor ry, but I have to move on and leave (G6/9)you be hind.

I (D)can’t waste time so give it a mo ment.

I re al ize noth ing’s bro ken.

No need to wor ry ’bout ev ’ry thing I’ve done.

Live ev ’ry sec ond like it was my last one.

(D)Don’t look back, got a new di rec tion.

I loved you once, need ed pro tec tion.

You’re still a part of ev ’ry thing I do.

You’re on my heart just like a tat too.

Just like a tat too

I’ll al ways have you.

I’ll al ways have you.

I’ll al ways have you.

I’m sick of play in’ all of these (D)games.

It’s not a bout tak in’ (Bm11)sides.

When I looked in the mir ror it (G6/9)did n’t de liv er.

It hurt e nough to think that I

(Em)If I live ev ’ry mo ment,

won’t change an y mo ment.

There’s still a part of me in you.

(Em)I will nev er re gret you.

Still the mem ’ry of you

marks ev ’ry thing I do,

oh.

(D)Can’t waste time so give it a mo ment.

I re al ize noth in’s bro ken.

No need to wor ry ’bout ev ’ry thing I done.

Live ev ’ry sec ond like it was my last one.

(D)Don’t look back, got a new di rec tion.

I loved you once, need ed pro tec tion.

You’re still a part of ev ’ry thing I do.

You’re on my heart just like a tat too.

(D)Can’t waste time so give it a mo ment.

I re al ize noth in’s bro ken.

No need to wor ry ’bout ev ’ry thing I done.

Live ev ’ry sec ond like it was my last one.

(D)Don’t look back, got a new di rec tion.

I loved you once, need ed pro tec tion.

You’re still a part of ev ’ry thing I do.

You’re on my heart just like a tat too.

Just like a tat too

I’ll al ways have you.

Tattoo by Jordin Sparks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tattoo by Jordin Sparks 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 D at 80 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 "Tattoo" 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 "Tattoo"?
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.