Dear Mr. President

by P!nk
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Lyrics

Dear Mis ter Pres i dent,

come take a walk with me.

(Were you a lone ly boy?) Were you a ly boy?

(Are you a lone ly boy?)

Let’s pre tend say, we’re just two peo ple and

you’re not bet ter than me.

not blind.

I’d like to ask all you some ques tions if we can speak you hon est ly.

to hell.

What do (Bb)you feel when you see all the home less on the street?

And Who do you pray for at night his be fore you if go to sleep?

What do (Bb)you feel when you look in the mir ror?

Are (Fsus)you proud?

How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?

How do you dream when a moth er has no (Cm)chance to say (Dm)good bye?

(F)How do you walk with your head held high?

Can you e ven look me

(F)in the eye

and tell me why?

I can on ly (Bb)i mag ine what the first la dy has to say.

You’ve come a long way

from whis key and co (C7)caine.

(Csus)How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?

How do you dream when a moth er has no (Cm)chance to (Dm)say good bye?

How do you walk with your head held high?

Can you e ven look me

(F)in the eye?

Let me tell you ’bout hard work,

min i mum wage with a ba by (Bb)on the way.

Let me tell you ’bout hard work,

re build ing your house af ter the bombs (Bb)took them a way.

Let me tell you ’bout hard work,

build ing a bed out of a card (Bb)board box.

Let me tell you ’bout hard work, (F)hard work, hard work.

You don’t know noth ing ’bout hard work, (F)hard work, hard work.

(Bb)How do you sleep (F)at night?

(Gm7)How do you walk (F)with your head held (Bb)high?

Dear Mis ter Pres i dent,

you’d nev er take a walk with me,

hmmm, would you?

Dear Mr. President — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Dear Mr. President" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 136 BPM.

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

About “Dear Mr. President”

Where are the chord symbols for "Dear Mr. President" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dear Mr. President" is in Bb.
What key is "Dear Mr. President" by P!nk played in?
Dear Mr. President is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dear Mr. President"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dear Mr. President" 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 "Dear Mr. President"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dear Mr. President"?
"Dear Mr. President" was originally performed by P!nk. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dear Mr. President"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, Cm, Csus4, Dm, Eb, +6 more.
What other songs by P!nk can I play here?
Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Dear Mr. President" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dear Mr. President" is in the key of Bb at 136 BPM.
What chords are in "Dear Mr. President"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.