Cinderella

by The Cheetah Girls
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When I was just a lit tle girl my (G)ma ma used to tuck me in to (Em)bed and she’d (F#)read me a sto ry.

It al ways was a bout a prin cess (G)in dis tress and how a guy would (Em)save her and end (F#)up with the glo ry.

I’d (Em)lie in bed and think a bout the (F#)per son that I want ed to be.

And (G)then one day I re al ized the (F#)fai ry tale life was n’t for me.

(Bm)I don’t wan na be like (A6)Cin der el la (G)sit tin’ in a dark, cold (D)dust y cel lar (Em)wait in’ for some bod y to (F#)come and set me free.

(Bm)I don’t wan na be like (A6)some one wait in’ (G)for a hand some prince to (D)come and save me.

(Em)Oh, I will sur vive un less some (F#)bod y’s on my side.

Don’t wan na be (G)no, no, no one (F#)else.

I’d rath er res cue my self.

Some day I’m gon na find some one who (G)wants some bod y soul, heart and mind.

Who’s (Em)not a fraid to (F#)show that he loves me.

Some bod y who will un der stand I’m (G)hap py just the way I am.

Don’t (Em)need no bod y (F#)tak in’ care of me.

I can slay

my own (Asus)drag ons.

I can (F#m7)dream

my own (Gmaj7)dreams.

My (G)knight in

shin ing (Asus)ar mour

is me.

So, (F#)I’m gon na set me free.

(Bm)I don’t wan na be like (A6)Cin der el la (G)sit tin’ in a dark, cold (D)dust y cel lar (Em)wait in’ for some bod y to (F#)come and set me free.

(Bm)I don’t wan na be like (A6)some one wait in’ (G)for a hand some prince to come and save me.

(Em)Oh, I will sur vive un less some (F#)bod y’s on my side.

(Bm)I don’t wan na be like (A6)Cin der el la (G)sit tin’ in a dark, cold (D)dust y cel lar (Em)wait in’ for some bod y to (F#)come and set me free.

(Bm)I don’t wan na be like (A6)some one wait in’ (G)for a hand some prince to come and save me.

(Em)Oh, I will sur vive un less some (F#)bod y’s on my side.

(F#)bod y’s on my side.

Don’t wan na be (G)no, no, no one (F#)else.

I’d rath er res cue my self.

Cinderella — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Cinderella" by The Cheetah Girls in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Cinderella

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Cinderella"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Cinderella" by The Cheetah Girls played in?
Cinderella is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cinderella"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cinderella" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Cinderella"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cinderella"?
"Cinderella" was originally performed by The Cheetah Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cinderella"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A6, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Em, Em7, F#, +3 more.
What other songs by The Cheetah Girls can I play here?
Try "CHEETAH SISTERS", "AMIGAS CHEETAHS", "STRUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Cinderella" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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