Is "All About The Green" 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 "All About The Green"?

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 "All About The Green" use?

Just 21 chords: Abpow, Am, Apow, Bbpow, Bpow, C, C#pow, C7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Matthew Sklar songs work for kids?

Try "If I Told You", "Pop!", "Come Out of the Dumpster". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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All About The Green

· by Matthew Sklar

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Lyrics

There’s a (F5)big shin y fu ture you’ve been (Ab5)dy ing to buy.

Bet ter (F5)start pow er lunch ing in your (Ab5)pow er tie.

(F5)You can’t wait for fate to some how in ter vene.

If you (Bb5)wan na be some bod y, it’s all a bout the (F5)green.

It’s all a bout the (F5)green.

(F5)Some may say you’re head ed down a crook ed trail, but (F5)if you sell your soul, at least you (Ab5)made a sale.

(F5)You could end world hun ger or cre (Ab5)ate a vac cine, but if you (Bb5)wan na be some bod y, it’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the (Ab5)big bucks, fat checks, (Bb5)mid night flights to L A X.

(C5)Slush funds, high fives, (Db5)trad ing stocks and trad ing wives.

(Ab5)C notes, half G’s, (Bb5)buy ing out the Jap a nese.

(Db5)Land deals down in Bo ca.

(C5)Do ing drinks with I a coc ca.

Yeah, it’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the…

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the (A5)bank rolls, le gal ten der.

(B5)Strip pers scream ing, “Hey, big spend er!” (C#5)Cut throat, firm ex pan sion.

(D5)Re group at the Play boy man sion.

(A5)Blue chips, pink slips, (B5)for eign beers and e go trips.

(D5)Bank boards get tin’ ant sy.

(C#5)Jel ly beans from Ron and Nan cy.

Yeah, it’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the… Cor p’rate hacks like stab bing backs and twist ing arms real slow.

But you (D5)on ly hol ler un cle if your un cle is the C E O.

Yeah, it’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the (Bb5)quick deal, liq ui da tion, (C5)S and L de reg u la tion.

(D5)Grand slam, strong gain er.

(Eb5)Dersh o witz on re tain er.

(Bb5)Out put, in come.

(C5)Skim ming off a ti dy sum.

(Eb5)Rea gan om ics, quid pro quo.

The (D5)G O P is S R O.

Yeah, it’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the…

It’s all a bout the (Gm7)pay dirt, shuck and jive.

(C9)Five to nine, not nine to five.

(Gm7)Kick backs, pay o la, (C9)in side tips on Pep si Co la.

(Gm7)Nas daq, Dow Jones.

(C9)Wor ship ping the Mil ken clones.

(Gm7)Old ci gars, new Ca ma ro.

(C9)Yo qui e ro more di ne ro!

It’s all a bout the (Gm7)green.

I wan na be some (C7)bod y.

It’s all a bout the (Gm7)green.

I wan na be some (C7)bod y.

It’s all a bout the (C7)Green, Wan na be some bod y?

a bout a the green, green.

Wan na be some bod y?

It’s all a bout the… (Gm)green!

a bout the green!

All About The Green by Matthew Sklar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All About The Green” by Matthew Sklar 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 Db at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "All About The Green" 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 "All About The Green"?: 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 "All About The Green" use?: Just 21 chords: Abpow, Am, Apow, Bbpow, Bpow, C, C#pow, C7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matthew Sklar songs work for kids?: Try "If I Told You", "Pop!", "Come Out of the Dumpster". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.