Is "Ain't No Crime" 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 "Ain't No Crime"?

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 "Ain't No Crime" use?

Just 13 chords: Bb, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, F#dim, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?

Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Ain't No Crime

· by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

You got to (C7)o pen your eyes in the morn ing.

(D7)Nine o’ clock com in’ with (F7)out an y warn ing, and you (C)got ta get (Dm7)read y to go.

You say you went out you late last eve nin’.

and you (D7)Did a lot of drink in’, you may (F7)come her home ev stink in’, and you (Dm)went and fell a sleep on the floor.

And then your la dy comes and finds you a sleep in’, for the starts of in a weep in’ ’bout the (F7)hours you been keep in’, and you bet ter get your ass out the door.

(F)Ain’t no crime.

Hey, it’s (C)good to get it on to get (C)a load off your (C)mind.

It (F)ain’t no crime.

Well, ev (C)don’t ’ry think y twice a bout it, get some off time.

mind.

It (F)ain’t no crime.

(C)Oh.

You got to (C7)o pen your eyes in the morn ing.

(D7)Nine o’ clock com in’ with (F7)out an y warn ing, and you (C)got ta get (Dm7)read y to go.

But now you tell me you love some bod y, and you (D7)love her for ev er, in’, you may (F7)love her for ev er in’, but you (Dm)won’t and like ’em all of the time.

And now you tell me you need finds some a bod y for the rest of your life weep you might the (F7)have some been bod y, but you won’t ter want ’em ev er y day.

(F)Ain’t no crime.

Well, it’s (C)just to hu man na ture, hap (C)pens all off the (C)time.

It (F)ain’t no crime.

Well, ev (C)don’t ’ry think y twice a bout it, get it off time.

mind.

It (F)ain’t no crime.

(C)Oh.

(F)Ain’t no crime.

Well, it’s (C)good to get it all to get (C)a load off your (C)mind.

It (F)ain’t no crime.

Well, it’s (C)just hu man na ture, hap (C)pens all the (C)time.

It (F)ain’t no crime.

(C)Oh.

You got to (C)o pen your eyes in the morn ing.

(D7)Nine o’ clock com in’ with (F7)out an y warn ing, and you (C)got ta get (Dm7)read y to go.

And just as (C7)sure ly as the (F)wind keeps blow in’, the (D7)grass keeps grow in’.

Ya (F7)got ta keep go in’, and the (C)Lord ’ll have (Dm7)mer cy on your (C)soul.

And just as (C7)sure ly as the (F)wind keeps blow in’, the (D7)grass keeps grow in’.

Ya (F7)got ta keep go in’, and the (C)Lord ’ll have (Dm7)mer cy on your (C)soul.

Ain't No Crime by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ain't No Crime” by Billy Joel 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 C at 104 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 "Ain't No Crime" 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 "Ain't No Crime"?: 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 "Ain't No Crime" use?: Just 13 chords: Bb, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, F#dim, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?: Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.