Is "What About Us" 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 "What About Us"?

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.

What other Pink songs work for kids?

Try "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)", "Just Give Me A Reason", "Just Give Me A Reason (feat. Nate Ruess)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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What About Us

· by Pink

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Lyrics

(Am)La da da da da, (F)la da da da da.

Da da da da da.

We are (Am)search

(F)lights, we can see in the dark.

We are (Am)rock

(F)ets, point ed up at the stars.

We are (Am)bil

(F)lions of beau ti ful hearts.

And you (Am)sold

(F)us down the riv er too far.

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)all the times you said you had the (C)an swers?

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)all the bro ken hap py ev er (C)af ters?

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)all the plans that end ed in dis (C)as ter?

What a bout (Am)love?

What a bout (F)trust?

What a bout (C)us?

We are (Am)prob

(F)lems we that want to be solved.

We are (Am)chil

(F)dren point that need to be loved.

We were (Am)will

(F)ing, we came when you called.

But you (Am)fooled

(F)us; down e nough is e nough.

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)all the times you said you had the (C)an swers?

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)all the bro ken hap py ev er (C)af ters?

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)all the plans that end ed in dis (C)as ter?

What a bout (Am)love?

What a bout (F)trust?

What a bout (C)us?

We are

What a bout (Am)love?

What a bout (F)trust?

What a bout (C)us?

(Am)Sticks and stones, they may (F)break these bones, but then I’ll be read y.

Are you read y?

(Am)It’s the start of us (F)wak ing up, come on.

Are you read y?

I’ll be read y.

(Am)I don’t want con trol, (F)I want to let go.

Are you read y?

I’ll be read y.

(Am)Now it’s time to (F)let them know.

We are read y.

What a bout us?

What a bout

Oh, what a bout (Am)love?

What a bout (F)trust?

What a bout (C)us?

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)us?

What a bout (C)us?

What a bout (Am)us?

What a bout (F)us?

What a bout (C)us?

What About Us by Pink — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What About Us” by Pink 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 A at 110 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 "What About Us" 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 "What About Us"?: 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.
What other Pink songs work for kids?: Try "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)", "Just Give Me A Reason", "Just Give Me A Reason (feat. Nate Ruess)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.