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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 (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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Were A Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If I Were A Boy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Were A Boy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Were A Boy". Key of G, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.