What Ya Want From Me

by Adam Lambert

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Lyrics

(Bm)Hey,

slow it down.

(D)What do you want (G)from me,

(D)what do you want (G)from me?

(Bm)Yeah,

I’m a fraid.

(D)What do you want (G)from me,

(D)what do you want (G)from me?

There (Bm)might have been a time when I would (A)give my self a way.

(D)Oh, once (G)up on a time (D)I did (G)n’t give a (A)damn.

But (Bm)now,

here we are.

So (D)what do you want (G)from me,

(D)what do you want (G)from me?

Just (A)don’t give up, I’m (D)work in’ it out.

Please (A)don’t give in.

I won’t (D)let you down.

It (A)messed me up, need a (D)sec ond to breathe, just keep (A)com ing a round.

Hey, what do you want from me,

what do you want from me,

what do you want from me?

(Bm)Yeah,

it’s plain to see

that, (D)ba by, you’re beau (G)ti ful

and there’s (D)noth in’ wrong (G)with you.

It’s (Bm)me,

I’m a freak.

But (D)thanks for lov (G)in’ me,

’cause you’re (D)do in’ it per (G)fect ly.

Yeah, there (Bm)might have been a time when I would (A)let you slip a way.

(D)I would (G)n’t e ven try, but (D)I think you (G)could save my (A)life.

from me, what do you want from me, what do you want from me?

What do you want from me, what do you want from me?

Just don’t give up on me.

(Bm)I won’t let ya down.

No, I won’t let ya down.

And so...

from me?

Just don’t give up, I’m (D)work in’ it out.

Please (A)don’t give in.

I won’t (D)let you down.

It (A)messed me up, need a (D)sec ond to breathe, just keep (A)com ing a round.

Hey, what do you want from me?

Just don’t give up, I’m (D)work in’ it out.

Please (A)don’t give in.

I won’t (D)let you down.

It (A)messed me up, need a (D)sec ond to breathe, just keep (A)com ing a round.

Hey, what do you want Hey, what do you want from me, what do you want from me, what do you want from me?

What do you want from me, what do you want from me?

What Ya Want From Me by Adam Lambert — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Ya Want From Me” by Adam Lambert 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 92 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 "What Ya Want From 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 "What Ya Want From 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.