Want U Back

by Cher Lloyd

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(CN.C.)Uh!

Mmm, yeah.

(F#m7)La la la la (Bm)la.

(A)Uh!

(D)Hey, boy, you nev er had much game.

Thought I need ed (F#m7)to up (Bm)grade, so I went and walked a way, way, way.

(D)Now, I seen you been hang ing out with that oth er (F#m7)girl in (Bm)town, look ing like a pair of clowns, clowns, clowns.

Re (D)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

And now you’re do ing them with (F#m7)her.

Re (Bm)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

You got me, got me like this.

And (D)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant and ev ’ry where we went.

Come (F#m7)on!

And (Bm)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant.

You got me, got me like this.

(D)Boy, you can say an y thing you wan na.

I don’t give a shh, no one else can (F#m7)have you.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)I broke it off think ing you’d be cry ing, now I feel like shh look ing at you (F#m7)fly ing.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)Please, this ain’t e ven jeal ous y.

She ain’t got a (F#m7)thing on (Bm)me, try’n’ to rock them ug ly jeans, jeans, jeans.

(D)You clear ly did n’t think this through.

If what I’ve been (F#m7)told is (Bm)true, you’ll be crawl ing back like “boo hoo hoo.” Re (D)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

And now you’re do ing them with (F#m7)her.

Re (Bm)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

You got me, got me like this.

And (D)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant and ev ’ry where we went.

Come (F#m7)on!

And (Bm)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant.

You got me, got me like this.

(D)Boy, you can say an y thing you wan na.

I don’t give a shh, no one else can (F#m7)have you.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)I broke it off think ing you’d be cry ing, now I feel like shh look ing at you (F#m7)fly ing.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.)

I thought you’d (F#m7)still be mine when I kissed you good bye, oh oh, oh oh.

(Ooh.)

And you might be with her, but I still had you first, oh oh, oh oh.

Yeah, yeah.

Yo, re (D)mem ber all the things that you and I did first, and now you’re do ing them with (F#m7)her.

Re (Bm)mem ber all the things that you and I did first.

You got me, got me like this.

(D)Boy, you can say an y thing you wan na.

I don’t give a shh, no one else can (F#m7)have you.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)I broke it off think ing you’d be cry ing, now I feel like shh look ing at you (F#m7)fly ing.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.)

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.)

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.) want you, want you back.

Want U Back by Cher Lloyd — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Want U Back by Cher Lloyd 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 D 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Want U Back" 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 "Want U Back"?
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.