Is "U Remind Me" 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 "U Remind Me"?

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 "U Remind Me" use?

Just 15 chords: Am, Am7, B, Bm7, C, D, D#dim, E9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Usher songs work for kids?

Try "SUPERSTAR", "CONFESSIONS PART II", "U DON'T HAVE TO CALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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U Remind Me

· by Usher

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Lyrics

See, the thing a bout you that (Bm7)caught my (Em11)eye is the same thing that (Am7)makes me (Bm7)change my (Em11)mind.

Kind of hard to ex (Am7)plain, but (Bm7)girl, I’ll (Em11)try.

You need to (Am7)sit down; this may (Bm7)take a while.

See, this girl, she sort of (Am7)looks just like (Bm7)you.

She e ven smiles just the (Am7)way you (Bm7)do.

Ooh, (Em11)So in no cent she in’ (Am7)seemed, but (Bm7)I was (Em11)fooled.

I’m re (Am7)mind ed when I (Bm7)look nev at you.

But you re mind me of a (Am7)girl that (Bm7)I once (Em11)knew.

I see her face when ev er (Am7)I, I (Bm7)look at (Em11)you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the (Am7)things she (Bm7)put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t (Bm7)get with you.

Thought that she she was the (Am7)one just for (Bm7)me

’til I found out she was (Am7)on her (Bm7)creep.

Ooh, (Em11)she was no cent sex in’ (Am7)ev ’ry (Bm7)one but (Em11)me.

This is (Am7)why ed we could (Bm7)look nev er be.

But you re mind me of a (Am7)girl that (Bm7)I once (Em11)knew.

I see her face when ev er (Am7)I, I (Bm7)look at (Em11)you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the (Am7)things she (Bm7)put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t (Bm7)get with you.

I just can’t get with you.

(Am)know

it’s (Bm7)so un (D#dim)fair (B)to you (It’s so un fair.) that I re (G7sus)layed her ig nor (G9)ance to (Am7)you.

Wish I knew.

Wish I (Em)knew how to sep a rate the (D)two.

re mind me

(Whoa whoa.)

You re mind me of a girl.

that I once (Em11)knew.

See her face when ev er (Am7)I, I (Bm7)look at (Em11)you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the (Am7)things she (Bm7)put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t get (Got ta let you go.

You re mind me of You re mind me that I of once a girl.

’See her face when ev Hey, I, oh, oh.

look You would n’t be lieve you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the things all the shit she put me through.

me through.

Damn!

This is why I just can’t (Bm7)get with you.

You re mind me of a (Am7)girl that (Bm7)I once (Em11)knew.

I see her face when ev er (Am7)I, I (Bm7)look at (Em11)you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the (Am7)things she (Bm7)put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t (Bm7)get with you.

(You would n’t real ly wan na, real real ly wan na know now.

(Am7)girl that (Bm7)I once knew.

Ba by, I’m sor ry I’ve got ta let you go ev er I, no.

I look at you.

Ba by, I’m sor ry I’ve n’t got ta let you go, the things no, no.) she put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t (Bm7)get with you.

You re mind me of a (Am7)girl that (Bm7)I once (Em11)knew.

’See her face when ev er (Am7)I, I (Bm7)look at (Em11)you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the (Am7)things she (Bm7)put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t (Bm7)get with you.

You re mind me of a (Am7)girl that (Bm7)I once (Em11)knew.

’See her face when ev er (Am7)I, I (Bm7)look at (Em11)you.

Would n’t be lieve all of the (Am7)things she (Bm7)put me (Em11)through.

This is why I just can’t get with you.

U Remind Me by Usher — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “U Remind Me” by Usher 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 120 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for your extended-chord vocabulary — you'll move through 7ths, 9ths, and even a D#dim passing chord, which gives the track its smooth R&B colour. Your left hand drives an octave bass pattern throughout, so lock that in first at around 80 BPM before adding the right hand; keeping those octaves relaxed and even is half the battle at the full 120 tempo. Watch the transition from Em7 into D#dim — that chromatic half-step shift is where most students stumble, so loop just those two bars until the fingering feels automatic. Syncopation matters here: the pop-upbeat groove loses its feel if you rush ahead of the beat, so tap your foot and lean slightly behind. Once the chord shapes sit comfortably under your fingers, this is the piece that'll make 9th chords and diminished passing tones feel like second nature in everything else you play.

Frequently asked questions

Is "U Remind Me" 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 "U Remind Me"?: 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 "U Remind Me" use?: Just 15 chords: Am, Am7, B, Bm7, C, D, D#dim, E9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Usher songs work for kids?: Try "SUPERSTAR", "CONFESSIONS PART II", "U DON'T HAVE TO CALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.