Treat Me Right

by Pat Benatar

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Do You want me to leave,

Well, you want me to stay,

you ask me to come back, you (G5)turn and walk a (A5)way.

that You wan na be lov ers, then you wan na be friends.

I’m (Bb5)los ing my pa tience; you’re (G5)near ing the (A5)end.

One of these days you’re gon na (Bb5)reach out and find

the one that you (Bb5)count on has (G5)left you be (A5)hind.

(Dm)Don’t wan na be no mar tyr; you (Bb5)know I’m no saint.

(A5)Oh, my, my (Bb5)ba by, be (G5)fore it’s too (A5)late,

(Am)treat (C)me right.

Treat me right.

(Em7)O pen your eyes and (A5)may be you’ll see the light.

Do you think I’m a fool?

Well, you’d bet ter think twice.

I’ve had e nough, ba by.

It’s (G5)time you re al (A5)ize

that you can’t have it both ways; it’s you no way to live.

You’ve (Bb5)done all the tak ing; it’s (G5)your turn to (A5)give.

One of these days you’re gon na (Bb5)reach out and find

the one that you (Bb5)count on has (G5)left you be (A5)hind.

(Dm)Don’t wan na be no mar tyr; you (Bb5)know I’m no saint.

(A5)Oh, my, my (Bb5)ba by, be (G5)fore it’s too (A5)late,

(Am)treat (C)me right.

Treat me right.

(Em7)O pen your eyes and (A5)may be you’ll see the light.

(Bb5)Oh, (A5)treat (C5)me (Dm7)right.

You want me to leave,

you want me to stay,

you ask me to come back, you (G5)turn and walk a (A5)way.

You wan na be lov ers then you wan na be friends.

I’m (Bb5)los ing my pa tience; you’re (G5)near ing the (A5)end.

(Am)Treat (C)me right.

Treat me right.

(Em7)O pen your eyes and (A5)may be you’ll see the light.

(Bb5)Oh, (A5)treat (C5)me (Dm7)right.

Treat me right.

Treat me right.

Treat me right.

Treat me right.

Treat me right.

Treat Me Right by Pat Benatar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Treat Me Right” by Pat Benatar 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 G at 173 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 "Treat Me Right" 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 "Treat Me Right"?
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.