The Beautiful Ones

by Prince

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Lyrics

Ba by, ba by, ba by,

what’s it gon na be?

to night?

Oh, Ba by, ba by, ba by,

is it him don’t my or kiss es is it (Bb6)me?

please u right?

(Ab)Don’t make me (Eb)waste my (Ab)time.

The (Ab)Don’t make me (Eb)lose my (Ab)mind, ba by.

u (Ab)ev ’ry time.

Paint a per fect (Bb6)pic ture.

Bring to life a (Bb6)vi sion in one’s mind.

The beau ti ful ones al ways smash the pic ture,

al ways, ev ’ry time.

If I told you ba by,

that I was in love with (Bb6)u;

oh, ba by, ba by, ba by, if we got (F6/9)mar ried,

would that be (Bb6)cool?

(Ab)U make me (Eb)so con (Ab)fused.

The (Ab)beau ti ful (Eb)ones, u (Ab)al ways (Ab)seem 2 (F6/9)lose.

The Beautiful Ones by Prince — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Beautiful Ones” 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 Bb at 90 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 "The Beautiful Ones" 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 "The Beautiful Ones"?
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.