Teachme

by Musiq Soulchild

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(Cm7)I was told the true def i ni tion of a (Dm7)man was to (Ebmaj9)nev er cry.

(Cm7)Work ’til you tired, yeah.

Got to pro vide, yeah.

Al ways be the rock for my fam, (Ebmaj9)pro tect them by all means.

(Cm7)give you the things that you need, ba by.

Our re la tion ship is suf fer in’ (Dm7)try’n’ to give you (Ebmaj9)what I nev er had.

You (Cm7)say I don’t know how to love you, ba by.

Well, I say show me the way.

I keep my feel in’s deep in side.

I (Dm7)shad ow them with my (Ebmaj9)pride.

I, (Cm7)I’m try in’ (C)des p’rate ly, ba by, teach me how to (Ebmaj7)love.

Show me the (F)way to sur (Gm)ren der my (Ebmaj7)heart.

Girl, I’m so lost, teach me how to love, how I can (F)get my e (Gm)mo tions in (Ebmaj7)volved.

(C)Teach me, show me how to (Ebmaj7)love.

Show me the (F)way to sur (Gm)ren der my (Ebmaj7)heart.

Girl, I’m so lost, teach me how to love, how I can (F)get my e (Gm)mo tions in (Ebmaj7)volved.

(C)Teach me

how to (Cm7)love.

was al ways taught to be strong.

(Dm7)Nev er let ’em think you (Ebmaj9)care at all.

(Cm7)Let no one get close to me be fore you and me.

I done shared things wit’ you girl ’bout my (Dm7)past that I’d (Ebmaj9)nev er tell to (Cm7)an y one else, no.

Just keep it to my self.

Girl, I know I lack af fec tion and ex (Dm7)press in’ my (Ebmaj9)feel ings.

It (Cm7)took me a min ute to come and ad mit this, but see, I’m real ly try’n’ to change now.

(Dm7)Wan na love you bet ter, (Ebmaj9)show me how.

(Cm7)I’m try in’ (C)des p’rate ly, ba by, teach me how to (Cm7)love.

no bod y ev er took the time to try to (F7sus)teach me what (F7)love was but (Bbmaj7)you.

And I ain’t nev er trust no (Gm)one e nough to let ’em tell me what to (Cm7)do.

me how to real ly show it and (F7sus)show me how to real ly (F7)love you, ba by.

(Bbmaj7)Teach me.

Please, just (Gm)show me, yeah, ’cause I’m (Cm7)will ing to let (F7sus)go of my (F7)fears.

Girl, I’m (Bbmaj7)se ri ous a bout (Gm)all that I said.

Girl, I (Cm7)want to love you with (Bbmaj7)all of my heart.

(A)Ba by, show me where to (D)start.

Teach me how to (Ebmaj7)love.

Show me the (F)way to sur (Gm)ren der my (Ebmaj7)heart.

Girl, I’m so lost, teach me how to love, how I can (F)get my e (Gm)mo tions in (Ebmaj7)volved.

(Am)Teach me, show me how to (Ebmaj7)love.

Show me the (F)way to sur (Gm)ren der my (Ebmaj7)heart.

Girl, I’m so lost, teach me how to love, how I can (F)get my e (Gm)mo tions in (Ebmaj7)volved.

(C)Teach me

how to (Ebmaj7)love.

Teachme by Musiq Soulchild — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Teachme by Musiq Soulchild 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 Eb at 90 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 "Teachme" 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 "Teachme"?
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.