These Words

by Natasha Bedingfield

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(CN.C.)My heart.

These words are my own.

Hey.

Threw some chords to geth er.

the com bin a tion (Dm)D, (C)E, (F)F, is who I am, is what I do.

And I was gon na lay it down for you.

I tried to fo cus my at ten tion, but I feel so (Dm)A (C)D (F)D.

I need some help, some in spi ra tion but it’s not com in’ eas i ly.

Whoa, try’n’ to find the mag ic.

Whoa, try’n’ to write a clas sic.

Whoa, don’t you know?

Don’t you know?

Don’t you know?

Whoa, waste bin fill of pa per.

(Dm)Clev er rhymes, (C)see you lat er.

(F)These

words are my own, from (C)my (F)heart flown.

I (F)love you.

I love you.

I love you.

(C)I love you.

(F)There’s

no oth er way to (C)bet (F)ter say

I love you, I love you.

Read some By ron, Shel ley and Keats.

Re cit ed it o ver a (Dm)hip (C)hop (F)beat.

I’m hav in’ trou ble say in’ what I mean with dead po ets and drum ma chines.

You know I had some stu di o time booked but I could n’t find the (Dm)kill (C)er (F)hook.

Now you’re gon na raise the bar right up.

Noth in’ I write is ev er good e nough.

(F)These

words are my own, from (C)my (F)heart flown.

I (F)love you.

I love you.

I love you.

(C)I love you.

(F)There’s

no oth er way to (C)bet (F)ter say

I love you, I love you.

(F)These

words are my own, from (C)my (F)heart flown.

I (F)love you.

I love you.

I love you.

(C)I love you.

(F)There’s

no oth er way to (C)bet (F)ter say

I love you, I love you.

you, I love you.

I’m get tin’ off my stage.

The cur tains pull a (A)way.

No (Edim7)hy per bole to hide be hind.

My nak ed (A)soul ex (Edim7)pos es,

whoa,

whoa.

Try’n’ to find the mag ic.

Whoa, try’n’ to write a clas sic.

Whoa, waste bin full of pa per.

(Dm)Clev er rhymes, (C)see you lat er.

These words are my own.

They’re from my (Dm)heart,

(CN.C.)my heart.

I love you.

I love you.

That’s all I’ve got to say.

Can’t (Dm)think of (C)a bet (F)ter (CN.C.)way.

And that’s all I’ve got to say.

I love you.

Is that o kay?

These Words by Natasha Bedingfield — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “These Words” by Natasha Bedingfield 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 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 "These Words" 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 "These Words"?
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.