Sk8er Boi

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

He was a boy.

She was a girl.

Can I make it an y more ob vi ous?

He was a punk.

She did bal let.

What (C5)more can I say?

He want ed her.

She’d nev er tell.

Se cret ly she want ed him as well.

But all of her friends

stuck up their nose and they had a prob lem with his bag gy clothes.

He was a skat (C5)er boy.

She said, see you lat (Bb5)er boy.

He was n’t good e nough for (F5)her.

She had a pret (C5)ty face but her head was up (Bb5)in space.

She need ed to (A5)come back down to (Bb5)Earth.

Five years from now

she sits at home

feed ing the ba by, she’s all a lone.

She turns on T V.

Guess who she sees.

Skat er boy rock in’ up M T V.

She calls up her friends, they al read y know and they’ve all got tick ets to see his show.

She tags a long and stands in the crowd.

Looks up at the man that (C5)she turned down.

He was a skat (C5)er boy.

She said, see you lat (Bb5)er boy.

He was n’t good e nough for (F5)her.

Now he’s a su (C5)per star, slam ming on his (Bb5)gui tar.

Does your pret ty (A5)face see what he’s (F5)worth?

He was a skat (C5)er boy.

She said, see you lat (Bb5)er boy.

He was n’t good e nough for (F5)her.

Now he’s a su (C5)per star, slam ming on his (Bb5)gui tar.

Does your pret ty see what he’s (F5)worth?

He was a skat (A5)face see what he’s (Bb5)worth?

Sor ry girl but you missed (F)out.

Well, tough luck, that boy’s mine (C)now.

We are more than just good (Bb)friends.

This is how the stor y (Dm)ends.

Too bad that you could n’t (F)see, see the man that boy could (C)be.

There is more than meets the (Bb)eye.

I see the soul that is in (D5)side.

He’s just a boy and I’m just a girl.

Can I make it an y more ob vi ous?

We are in love.

Have n’t you heard

how we rock each oth er’s world?

I’m with the skat (A5)face see what he’s (F5)worth?

He was a skat (C5)er boy.

I said see you lat (Bb5)er boy.

I’ll be back stage af ter the (F5)show.

I’ll be at our stu (C5)di o sing ing the song (Bb5)we wrote a bout a girl you used to (Bb5)know.

Sk8er Boi — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sk8er Boi" 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 D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Sk8er Boi”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sk8er Boi"?
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 "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne played in?
Sk8er Boi is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sk8er Boi"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sk8er Boi" 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 "Sk8er Boi"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sk8er Boi"?
"Sk8er Boi" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". 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 "Sk8er Boi". Key of D, 120 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.