Try

by Colbie Caillat

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(Dm9)Put your make up on, get your nails done, curl your hair, (Bb)run the ex tra mile, keep it slim so they like you.

So they like you.

(Dm9)Get your sex y on, don’t be shy girl, take it off.

(Bb)This is what you want, to be long so they like you.

Do you like you?

You don’t have to (Dm7)try so hard.

You don’t have to give it all a way.

You just have to (F)get up, get up, get up, get up.

You don’t have to (C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (C)try.

You don’t have to (Dm9)try.

(C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm7)try so hard.

You don’t have to bend un til you break.

You just have to (F)get up, get up, get up, get up.

You don’t have to (C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (C)try.

No, you don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (C)try.

You don’t have to (Dm7)try.

(Bb)Oo,

(F)mm.

You don’t have to (Dm7)try so hard.

You don’t have to give it all a way.

You just have to (F)get up, get up, get up, get up.

You don’t have to (C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try.

You don’t have to (C)try.

(Dm9)Take your make up off, let your hair down, take a breath.

(Bb)Look in to the mir ror at your self.

Don’t you like you?

’Cause I like you.

Try by Colbie Caillat — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Try” by Colbie Caillat 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 70 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 "Try" 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 "Try"?
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.