If I Were A Boy

by Beyonce
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Lyrics

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 (D)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.

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.

If I were a boy,

I would (D)turn off my phone,

tell (Em7)ev ’ry one it’s (C)bro ken so they’d (G)think that I was (D)sleep in’ a lone.

I’d (D)put my self first

and make the (D)rules as I go

’cause I (Em7)know that she’d be (C)faith ful, (G)wait in’ for me to come (Em7)home,

to come home.

If (D)I were a boy, (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.

You (D)don’t un der stand

how it (Em7)feels to love a (C)girl.

Some day you’ll (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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"If I Were A Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “If I Were A Boy”

Where are the chord symbols for "If I Were A Boy" 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. "If I Were A Boy" is in G.
What key is "If I Were A Boy" by Beyonce played in?
If I Were A Boy is arranged in the key of G 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 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Were A Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Does "If I Were A Boy" 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. "If I Were A Boy" is in the key of G at 84 BPM.
What chords are in "If I Were A Boy"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.