Is "The Grudge" 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 Grudge"?

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.

What other Olivia Rodrigo songs work for kids?

Try "THE CURE", "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back", "All-American Bitch". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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The Grudge

· by Olivia Rodrigo

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Lyrics

I have (Bb)night mares each week ’bout that (Bb)Fri day in May.

One (Bb)phone call from you and my en (Bb)ti re world was changed.

(G)Trust that you be trayed, con (F)fu sion that still lin gers, you took (G)ev ’ry thing I loved and crushed it (F)in be tween your fin gers.

And I (Bb)doubt you ev er think a bout the (Bb)dam age that you did, but I hold (Bb)on to ev ’ry de tail like my (Bb)life de pends on it.

(G)My un dy ing love, now I (F)hold it like a grudge, and I (G)hear your voice ev ’ry time that I (F)think I’m not e nough.

And I (Eb)try to be tough, but (F)I want to scream.

How could (Eb)an y bod y do the things you (F)did so eas i ly?

And I (Bb)say I don’t care, I (Bb)say that I’m fine.

But (Bb)you know I can’t let it go.

I’ve (Bb)tried, I’ve tried, I’ve tried for so long.

It takes strength to for give, but I (F)don’t feel strong.

The (Bb)ar gu ments that I’ve won a gainst you in my head, in the (Bb)show er, in the car and in the (Bb)mir ror be fore bed.

Yeah, I’m so (G)tough when I’m a lone and I (F)make you feel so guilt y.

And I (G)fan ta size a bout a time you’re a (F)lit tle fuck ing sor ry.

And I (Bb)try to un der stand why you would (Bb)do this all to me.

You (Bb)must be in se cure, you must be (D)so un hap py.

And I (G)know in my heart, hurt (F)peo ple hurt peo ple.

And we (G)both drew blood, but man, those (F)cuts were nev er e qual.

And I to for give, but I don’t feel (Bb)strong.

(G)Ooh.

Do you feel I de served it all?

(G)Ooh.

Your flow ers filled with vit ri ol, you built me up to watch me fall.

You have (F)ev ’ry thing and you still want more.

And I (Eb)try to be tough, I (F)try to be mean, but (Eb)e ven af ter all this, you’re still (F)ev ’ry thing to me.

And I (Bb)know you don’t care, I (F)guess that’s fine.

But (Bb)you know I can’t let it go, I’ve (Bb)tried, I’ve tried, I’ve tried for so long.

It takes strength to for give, but

I’m not quite sure I’m there yet.

It takes strength to for give, but...

The Grudge by Olivia Rodrigo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Grudge” by Olivia Rodrigo 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 128 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 "The Grudge" 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 Grudge"?: 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.
What other Olivia Rodrigo songs work for kids?: Try "THE CURE", "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back", "All-American Bitch". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.