Is "Aftertaste" 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 "Aftertaste"?

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 "Aftertaste" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Shawn Mendes songs work for kids?

Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Aftertaste

· by Shawn Mendes

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Lyrics

Re re wind (G)Fri day night, nev er for get it, how you let me go.

No more lies, (G)I’ll be fine, know where I’m head ed, prob ’bly should have known.

And (F#m)now you’re gon na say, (G)“Pret ty please, for give me.”

Fool me once, (G)told you twice you’re gon na re gret it, now you’re all a lone, yeah.

Turns out (A)that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

Close your eyes, (G)you can’t hide, try to for get me, but I’m ev ’ry where.

I’m the smell (G)on your sheets, you w weren’t read y when you left me there.

And (F#m)now you’re gon na say, (G)“Pre ty please, for give me.”

Bet it hurts, (G)it gets worse, you’re you know no bod y said it would be fair, oh.

Turns out (A)that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

(G)af ter (D)taste.

And now there’s some thing in your (D)way

’cause you threw it all to (D)waste.

And you won der if you could take (D)back what you did (A)that day, and it hurts,

’cause...

(G)af ter (D)taste.

Turns out that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

And the (G)af ter (D)taste.

Aftertaste by Shawn Mendes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Aftertaste” by Shawn Mendes 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 84 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 "Aftertaste" 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 "Aftertaste"?: 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 "Aftertaste" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Shawn Mendes songs work for kids?: Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.