The Right Man

by Christina Aguilera

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(C#m)So man y years have gone by.

Al ways (G#)strong, tried not to cry.

Nev er (F#m)felt like I need ed an y man to (G#)com fort me in life.

child.

But I’m (C#m)all made up to day,

’cause a (G#)veil up on my face,

but no (F#m)fa ther stands be side me to (G#)give this bride a way.

own.

Well, I’m (F#m7)stand ing (G#m)in the (F#m)chap el, (B7)wear ing my white dress;

I have (E)wait ed (D#dim)for this (C#m)mo ment with (A)tears of (Amaj7)hap pi ness.

Here I (F#m)leave be hind my past

by (G#)tak ing a chance.

I’ve fi n’lly found the (C#m)right man.

(C#m)Thoughts rac ing fast through my mind as I’m (G#)gaz ing down the aisle,

that my (F#m)fu ture will mend the mem o ries torn (G#)be tween fa ther and child.

My e (C#m)mo tions o ver load,

’cause there (G#)is no hand to hold;

there’s no (F#m)shoul der here to lean on, I’m (G#)walk ing all on my own.

Now I’m (F#m7)stand ing (G#m)at Four (F#m)Cor ners, (B7)to have and to hold.

Now my (E)love, you (D#dim)stand be (C#m)side me to (A)walk life’s (Amaj7)wind ing road,

and I (F#m)owe it all to you

for (G#)tak ing that chance.

You’ve shown me there’s a (C#m)right man.

(C#5)right man,

’cause I (C#sus)nev er knew a (C#m)right man.

Well, I’m (F#m7)stand ing (G#m)in the (C#m)chap el, to (B7)read y to con fess

that I’ve (E)wait ed (D#dim)for this (C#m)mo ment with (A)tears of (Amaj7)hap pi ness.

Now I (F#m)leave be hind my past

by (G#)tak ing a chance.

Whoa, whoa,

whoa.

Well, I’m (F#m7)stand ing (G#m)at Four (C#m)Cor ners, to (B7)have y and to hold.

Now my (E)love, you (D#dim)stand be (C#m)side me to (A)walk life’s (Amaj7)wind ing road,

and I (F#m)owe it all to you

for (G#)tak ing a chance.

Whoa, whoa,

whoa.

Well, I’m (G#)tak ing a chance.

And one (F#m7)day my lit tle girl

will (G#)reach out her hand;

she’ll know I found the right man.

The Right Man by Christina Aguilera — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Right Man by Christina Aguilera 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 C# at 111 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 Right Man" 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 Right Man"?
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.
How many chords does "The Right Man" use?
Just 17 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#, C#m, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Aguilera songs work for kids?
Try "KEEP ON SINGIN' MY SONG", "WALK AWAY", "SHOW ME HOW YOU BURLESQUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.