Acid Queen

by The Who

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If your (D)child ain’t all he (Dm)should be now,

this (F)girl could (G)put him (D)right.

I’ll show him what he (Dm)could be now,

(F)just give (Em7)me one (A7)night.

I’m the (A)gyp sy,

the (A)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (D)we (A)start.

The gyp sy,

I’m (A)guar an teed to (Em)tear your (D)soul a (A)part.

(D)Give us a room and (Dm)close the door; (F)leave us for a (D)while.

Your boy won’t be a boy no more;

(F)young, but (Em7)not a child.

I’m the (A)gyp sy,

the (A)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (D)we (A)start.

The gyp sy,

I’m (A)guar an teed to (Em)tear your (D)soul a (A)part.

(C)Gath er your wits and (Dm7)hold on fast, your mind must (Dm)learn to (G)roam,

(Gsus)just as the gyp sy queen must do, you’re (Em)gon na (D)hit the (A)road.

My (E)work is done, now (Em)look at him,

he’s (G)nev er been more a (E)live.

His head, it shakes, his (Em)fin gers clutch,

(G)watch his (F#m)bod y (B7)writhe.

I’m the (B)gyp sy,

the (B)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (E)we (B)start.

I’m the gyp sy,

I’m (B)guar an teed to (Em)break your (D)lit tle (A)heart.

If your

I’m the (A)gyp sy,

the (A)Ac id Queen;

pay be fore (D)we (A)start.

The gyp sy,

I’m (A)guar an teed to (Em)tear your (D)soul a (A)part.

Acid Queen by The Who — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Acid Queen” by The Who in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 124 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Acid Queen" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Acid Queen"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Acid Queen" use?
Just 17 chords: A, A7, B, B7, Bsus4, C, D, D9, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Who songs work for kids?
Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "BABA O'RILEY", "I CAN SEE FOR MILES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.