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by India.Arie

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Some times I (Bm7)shave my legs and some times I don’t.

Some times I (Bm7)comb my hair and some times I won’t.

De pend ing how the (Bm7)wind blows, I (Am7)might e ven paint my toes.

It real ly just de (Bm7)pends on what (Am7)ev er feels good in my soul.

I’m not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o and I ain’t (Bm7)built like a (Em7)su per mod el, but I learned to love my (Bm7)self un con (Am7)di tion al ly be cause I am a queen.

I’m (Em7)not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o, my worth is not de (Bm7)ter mined by the (Em7)price of my clothes.

No mat ter what I’m (Bm7)wear ing, I will (Am7)al ways be In

di a A rie.

When I (Em7)look in the (Bm7)mir ror and the (Am7)on ly one there is me,

ev ’ry freck le on my (Bm7)face is (Am7)where it’s sup posed to be.

And I know my cre (Bm7)a tor did n’t (Am7)make no mis takes on me;

my feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes, I’m lov in’ what I see.

I’m

Am I (Cmaj7)less of a (Bm7)la dy if I (Am)don’t wear (Em)pan ty hose?

My (Cmaj7)mom ma said, “A (Bm7)la dy ain’t (Am)what she wears but (Em)what she knows.”

But I’ve (Cmaj7)drawn the con (Bm7)clu sion, it’s (Am7)all an il (Em)lu sion; con (Am7)fu sion’s the name of the game.

A (Cmaj7)mis con (Bm7)cep tion, a (Am7)vast de (G6/9)cep tion, (F)some thing’s got ta change.

(Em7)Don’t be of (Bm7)fend ed; this is (Am7)all my o pin ion.

Ain’t noth in’ that I’m say in’ law.

This is a true con (Bm7)fes sion of a (Am7)life learned les son I was sent here to (Bm7)share with y’all.

So get in where you (Bm7)fit in, go (Am7)on and shine;

clear your mind,

(Em7)now’s the time.

Put your salt on the shelf, go on and (Am7)love your self, ’cause ev ’ry thing’s gon na (Bm7)be al (Em7)right.

I’m not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o and I ain’t (Bm7)built like a (Em7)su per mod el, but I learned to love my (Bm7)self un con (Am7)di tion al ly be cause I am a queen.

I’m (Em7)not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o,

my worth is not de (Bm7)ter mined by the (Em7)price of my clothes.

No mat ter what I’m (Bm7)wear ing I will (Am7)al ways be In di a A rie.

Keep your (Em7)fan cy drinks and your ex (Am7)pen sive minks, I don’t need that to (Bm7)have a good (Em7)time.

Keep your ex pen sive cars and your (Am7)cav i ar;

all’s I need is my gui (Em7)tar.

Keep your Cris (Bm7)tal and (Am7)your pis tol, I’d rath er have a (Bm7)pret ty piece of (Em7)crys tal.

Don’t need your sil i cone, I pre (Am7)fer my own;

what God gave (Bm7)me is just (Em7)fine.

I’m not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o

and I ain’t (Bm7)built like a (Em7)su per mod el, but I learned to love my (Bm7)self un con (Am7)di tion al ly be cause I am a queen.

I’m (Em7)not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o,

my worth is not de (Bm7)ter mined by the (Em7)price of my clothes.

No mat ter what I’m (Bm7)wear ing, I will (Am7)al ways be In di a A rie.

I’m not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o

and I ain’t (Bm7)built like a (Em7)su per mod el, but I learned to love my (Bm7)self un con (Am7)di tion al ly be cause I am a queen.

I’m (Em7)not the av ’rage (Bm7)girl from your (Am7)vid e o,

my worth is not de (Bm7)ter mined by the (Em7)price of my clothes.

No mat ter what I’m (Bm7)wear ing, I will (Am7)al ways be In di a A rie.

I’m

Video by India.Arie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Video by India.Arie 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 E at 100 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 "Video" 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 "Video"?
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.