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If I were a boy,
e ven (D)just for a day,
(D)I’d roll out ta (Em7)bed in the (C)morn ing and (G)throw on what I (D)want ed, then go
drink (D)beer with the guys
and make and chase af ter girls.
I’d kick (Em7)it with who I (C)want ed and I’d (G)nev er get con (D)front ed for it, ’cause they’d (C)stick up for me.
(D)If I were a boy,
I think I (D)could un der stand
how it (Em7)feels to love a (C)girl.
I (G)swear I’d be a (D)bet ter man.
I’d (D)lis ten to her
’cause I (D)know how it hurts
when you (Em7)lose the one you (C)want ed ’cause he’s (G)tak en you for (D)grant ed and (C)ev ’ry thing you had got de stroyed.
If I were a boy,
I (D)would turn off my phone,
tell (Em7)ev ’ry one it’s (C)bro ken so they’d (G)think that I (D)was sleep in’ a lone.
(D)I’d put my self first
to come home.
If (D)I were a boy,
I think I (D)could un der stand
how it (Em7)feels to love a (C)girl.
I (G)swear I’d be a (D)bet ter man.
I’d (D)lis ten to her
’cause I (D)know how it hurts
when you (Em7)lose the one you (C)want ed ’cause he’s (G)tak en you for (D)grant ed and (C)ev ’ry thing you had got de stroyed.
It’s a (C)lit tle too late for you to come (Am)back, say it’s (C)just a mis take, think I’d for (D)give you like that.
If you (C)thought I would wait for you, you thought (C)wrong.
But you’re just a boy.
(D)You don’t un der stand (Yeah, you don’t un der stand,
oh.) how it (Em7)feels to love a (C)girl some day.
You (G)wish you were a bet ter man.
You don’t (D)lis ten to her.
You don’t (D)care how it (Em7)hurts
un til you (Em7)lose the one you (C)want ed ’cause you’ve (G)tak en her for (D)grant ed and (C)ev ’ry thing you have got de stroyed.
But you’re just a boy.
If I Were A Boy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "If I Were A Boy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If I Were A Boy”
- Can I play "If I Were A Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Were A Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "If I Were A Boy" by Beyonce played in?
- If I Were A Boy is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Were A Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Were A Boy" 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 "If I Were A Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Were A Boy"?
- "If I Were A Boy" was originally performed by Beyonce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Were A Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?
- Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "If I Were A Boy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If I Were A Boy" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "If I Were A Boy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Were A Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.