PDF Playlist
Beyoncé
About If I Were a Boy
"If I Were a Boy" is a song performed by American singer Beyoncé, from her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). "If I Were a Boy" was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, who also handled its production alongside Beyoncé. Inspired by the difficult break-up of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. Beyoncé then recorded her own version. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but eventually, they reached an agreement. Columbia Records released "If I Were a Boy" to US radio on October 8, 2008, as a double A-side single album's alongside "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" as the lead singles. The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive onstage persona, Sasha Fierce. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Si Yo Fuera un Chico", was digitally released in Mexico and Spain. "If I Were a Boy" is a pop and R&B introspective ballad which draws influences from folk rock through its instrumentation of which includes acoustic guitars, drums and strings. The song's lyrics lament the misunderstandings between the genders and indict the male side of relationships. "If I Were a Boy" was well received by critics, who complimented Beyoncé's tormented and emotive vocal performance and called the song her best work to date. The single was a commercial success as it placed in the top ten on twenty-five different singles charts. It topped the charts in more than eight European countries, including the United Kingdom, where it is Beyoncé's best-selling single, though it only comes in third once streaming data is included.. "If I Were a Boy" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and the US.more »
- Year:
- 2008
- 4:10
- 882,296Views
- Playlists:
- #2,882
');var c=function(){cf.showAsyncAd(opts)};if(window.cf)c();else{cf_async=!0;var r=document.createElement("script"),s=document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];r.async=!0;r.src="https://srv.clickfuse.com/showads/showad.js";r.readyState?r.onreadystatechange=function(){if("loaded"==r.readyState||"complete"==r.readyState)r.onreadystatechange=null,c()}:r.onload=c;s.parentNode.insertBefore(r,s)};})();
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
If I were a boyEven just for a dayI'd roll out of bed in the morningAnd throw on what I wanted and goDrink beer with the guysAnd chase after girlsI'd kick it with who I wantedAnd I'd never get confronted for it'Cause they'd stick up for meIf I were a boyI think I could understandHow it feels to love a girlI swear I'd be a better manI'd listen to her'Cause I know how it hurtsWhen you lose the one you wanted'Cause he's taken you for grantedAnd everything you had got destroyedIf I were a boyI would turn off my phoneTell everyone it's brokenSo they'd think that I was sleeping aloneI'd put myself firstAnd make the rules as I go'Cause I know that she'd be faithfulWaiting for me to come home (to come home)If I were a boyI think I could understandHow it feels to love a girlI swear I'd be a better manI'd listen to her'Cause I know how it hurtsWhen you lose the one you wanted'Cause he's taken you for grantedAnd everything you had got destroyedIt's a little too late for you to come backSay it's just a mistakeThink I'd forgive you like thatIf you thought I would wait for youYou thought wrongBut you're just a boyYou don't understand (Yeah, you don't understand)How it feels to love a girl somedayYou wish you were a better manYou don't listen to herYou don't care how it hurtsUntil you lose the one you wanted'Cause you've taken her for grantedAnd everything you have got destroyedBut you're just a boy
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
');var c=function(){cf.showAsyncAd(opts)};if(window.cf)c();else{cf_async=!0;var r=document.createElement("script"),s=document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];r.async=!0;r.src="https://srv.clickfuse.com/showads/showad.js";r.readyState?r.onreadystatechange=function(){if("loaded"==r.readyState||"complete"==r.readyState)r.onreadystatechange=null,c()}:r.onload=c;s.parentNode.insertBefore(r,s)};})();
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »
71 fans
Genre »
Funk / Soul
Style »
, Soul
Sheet Music PDF Playlist
Written by: Brittany Jean Carlson, Tobias Gad
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
6 facts about this song
Song Release: "If I Were a Boy1. The song "If I Were a Boy" was originally released by American artist Beyoncé on October 12, 2008.2. This single was Beyoncé's lead single from her third solo album, "I Am... Sasha Fierce."3. The song is composed in the key of G Major. |
Song Composition: "If I Were a Boy4. The lyrical content of "If I Were a Boy" addresses the differences in the treatment of men and women in society.5. It was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad.6. Beyoncé also produced the song along with Gad. |
"If I Were a Boy7. "If I Were a Boy" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.8. It also reached the top ten in more than 20 other countries, including United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Germany.9. This song earned multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and the United States. |
Cover Version: "If I Were a Boy" by Reba McEntire10. "If I Were a Boy" was covered by country singer Reba McEntire for her 2010 album, "All the Women I Am."11. McEntire's version, which was the album's second single, peaked at number 22 on the country charts.12. Beyoncé praised McEntire’s rendition, stating that she brought the song to a higher level. |
Music Video: Reba McEntire's Version13. The music video for Reba’s version aired for the first time on CMT's Top 20 Countdown on December 2, 2010.14. It was filmed in black and white and portrays the story of a police woman who experiences domestic issues with her husband. |
Cultural Impact: "If I Were a Boy15. Both versions of "If I Were a Boy" have been praised for their strong feminist themes.16. Beyoncé's version of the song has been covered by numerous other artists and used for social commentaries regarding gender roles and inequality.17. The singles of both Beyoncé and McEntire were featured in several TV shows and movies, demonstrating their cultural impact. |
more »
