All The Young Dudes

by Mott The Hoople

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Well, Bil ly (D)rapped all night a bout his (D)su i cide, how he’d (Bm)kick it in the head when he was twen ty five.

(F#m)Speed jive, don’t wan na stay a live when you’re twen ty five

And (D)Wen dy’s steal in’ clothes from Marks and Sparks and (Bm)Fred die’s got spots from rip pin’ off the stars from his face.

Funk y lit tle boat race.

The (Em7)tel e vi sion man is cra zy, say in’ we’re ju ve nile de lin quent wrecks.

Oh, man, I need T V when I got T Rex.

Oh, broth er, you guessed,

I’m a dude, man.

(D)(All the young dudes

(D)car ry the news.

(G)Boo ga loo dudes

(C)car ry (C)the news.

(D)All the young dudes

(D)car ry the news.

(G)Boo ga loo dudes

(C)car ry (C)the news.)

(D)Lu cy look in’ sweet ’cause he (D)dress es like a queen, but he can (Bm)kick like a mule, it’s a (D)real mean team.

But (F#m)we can love,

oh yes, we can love.

And my broth er’s back at home with his Bea (D)tles and his Stones.

We (Bm)nev er got it off on that (D)rev o lu tion stuff.

What a drag,

too man y snags.

Now I (Em7)drunk a lot of wine ’n’ I’m feel in’ fine, got to (F#7)race some cat to bed.

Oh, is (G)there con crete all a round, or is it in my head?

Yeah!

I’m a dude, Dad.

(D)(All the young dudes

(D)car ry the news.

(G)Boo ga loo dudes

(C)car ry (C)the news.

(D)All the young dudes

(D)car ry the news.

(G)Boo ga loo dudes

(C)car ry (C)the news.)

(D)(All the young dudes

(D)car ry the news.

(G)Boo ga loo dudes

(C)car ry (C)the news.

(D)All the young dudes

(D)car ry the news.

(G)Boo ga loo dudes

(C)car ry (C)the news.)

All The Young Dudes by Mott The Hoople — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All The Young Dudes by Mott The Hoople 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 80 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 "All The Young Dudes" 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 The Young Dudes"?
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 The Young Dudes" use?
Just 12 chords: A, A7, Am, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Em7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.