My Prerogative

by Bobby Brown
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(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing all this stuff a bout me.

Why don’t they just let me live?

I don’t need per mis sion, make my own de ci sions, that’s my pre rog a tive.

They say I’m cra zy.

I (E7)real ly don’t care.

That’s my pre rog a tive.

They say I’m nas ty, but I don’t give a damn.

(Am)Get ting girls is how I live.

Some ask me ques tions.

Why am (E7)I so real?

But (Am)they don’t un der stand me, or (E7)real ly don’t know the deal a bout the broth er, try ing (E7)hard to make it right.

Not long a go, be (E7)fore I won this fight.

Sing.

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing all this stuff a bout me.

Why don’t they just let me live?

Tell me why.

I don’t need per mis sion, make my own de ci sions, that’s my pre rog a tive.

(E7)(It’s my pre It’s rog a pre (Am)rog a tive.

It’s the (E7)way that I wan na live.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive.

I can (E7)do just what I feel, it’s my pre (Am)rog a tive.

No one (E7)can tell me what to do.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive, ’cause what I’m do ing I’m do ing for you.

(Am)Don’t get me wrong, I’m (E7)real ly not souped, (Am)e go trips is not my thing.

All these (Am)strange re la tion ships (E7)real ly gets me down.

I see noth ing wrong in (E7)spread ing my self a round.

(Am)rog a tive.

I can (E7)live my life.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive,

and I’m (E7)do ing it just for you.

It’s my pre (Am)rog a tive.

(E7)Tell me, tell me (Dm7)why

can’t I

live my (C)life,

(Am7)live my life with out (Dm7)all

of the things that peo ple (C)say.

Oh.

Yo, Ted dy, kick it like this.

(E7)Oh no no.

I can (Am)do what I wan na do.

(E7)Me and you to (Am)geth er to geth er to geth er to geth er to geth er.

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing all this stuff a bout me.

Why don’t they just let me live?

I don’t need per mis sion, make my own de ci sions, that’s my pre rog a tive.

My Prerogative — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Prerogative" 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 A, 140 BPM.

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

About “My Prerogative

Can I play "My Prerogative" 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 "My Prerogative" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown played in?
My Prerogative is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Prerogative"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Prerogative" 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 "My Prerogative"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Prerogative"?
"My Prerogative" was originally performed by Bobby Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Prerogative"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, Dm7, E, E7, G.
Can a complete beginner play "My Prerogative"?
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. "My Prerogative" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Prerogative"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Prerogative" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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