Beyoncé - If I Were a Boy
656M views · 5:06
If I Were a Boy
Beyoncé
Directed by Jake Nava
0:00 -5:06
Up next Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Beyoncé · 2008
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If I Were a Boy

Beyoncé Dir. Jake Nava Play Channel
2008 00s ballad

Written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, originally performed by Jean before Beyoncé recorded it for I Am... Sasha Fierce. Inspired by a difficult break-up, the introspective pop and R&B ballad laments misunderstandings between genders.

656M views
5:06 duration
2008 released

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