Is "Amnesia" 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 "Amnesia"?

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 "Amnesia" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em9, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.

What other 5 Seconds of Summer songs work for kids?

Try "Youngblood", "LIE TO ME", "18". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Amnesia

· by 5 Seconds of Summer

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Lyrics

I (D)drove by all the plac es you used to (Gmaj7)hang out gett ing wast ed.

I’ll I (D)thought a bout our last kiss, how it felt, the way you tast ed.

And (Em9)e ven though your friends tell (D)me you’re (Gmaj7)do in’ fine, are you (D)some where feel in’ lone ly e ven though he’s right be side you?

When he (D)says those words that hurt you, I do you read the ones I wrote you?

Some (Em9)times I start to won der, (D)was it (Gmaj7)just a lie?

If (Em9)what we had was real, (D)how could (Gmaj7)you be fine?

’Cause I’m not fine at all.

I re (D)mem ber the day you told me you were leav in’.

I re (Bm)mem ber the make up run nin’ down your face.

And the (D)dreams you left be hind, you did n’t need them.

Like (Bm)ev ’ry sin gle wish we ev er made.

I (D)wish that I could wake up with am ne sia

and for (Bm)get a bout the stu pid lit tle things,

like the (D)way it felt to fall a sleep next (A)to you

and the (Bm)mem o ries I nev er can es cape.

’Cause I’m not fine at all.

The (D)pic tures that you sent me, you they’re still (Gmaj7)liv in’ in my phone.

ed.

I’ll ad (D)mit I like to see them, I’ll ad mit I feel a lone.

ed.

And (Em9)all my friends keep ask in’ (D)why I’m (Gmaj7)not a round.

are It (D)hurts to know you’re hap py.

Yeah, it hurts that you moved on.

you?

When It’s (D)hard to hear your name when I have n’t seen you in so long.

you?

It’s (Em9)like we nev er hap pened, (D)was it (Gmaj7)just a lie?

If (Em9)what we had was real, (D)how could (Gmaj7)you be fine?

’Cause I’m not fine at all.

I re (D)mem ber the day you told me you were leav in’.

I re (Bm)mem ber the make up run nin’ down your face.

And the (D)dreams you left be hind, you did n’t need them.

Like (Bm)ev ’ry sin gle wish we ev er made.

I (D)wish that I could wake up with am ne sia

and for (Bm)get a bout the stu pid lit tle things,

like the (D)way it felt to fall a sleep next (A)to you

and the (Bm)mem o ries I nev er can es cape.

’Cause I’m not fine at all.

The (Bm)mem o ries I nev er can es cape.

If to day I woke up with you right be side me,

like (G)all of this was just some twist ed dream.

I’d (A)hold you clos er than I ev er (Bm)did be fore

and you’d (G)nev er slip a way.

And you’d nev er hear me say, I re (D)mem ber the day you told me you were leav in’.

I re (Bm)mem o ries I nev er can es cape.

’Cause I’m not fine at all.

No, I’m real ly not fine at all.

Tell me this is just a dream.

’Cause I’m real ly (D)not fine at all.

Amnesia by 5 Seconds of Summer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Amnesia” by 5 Seconds of Summer 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Amnesia" 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 "Amnesia"?: 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 "Amnesia" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em9, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other 5 Seconds of Summer songs work for kids?: Try "Youngblood", "LIE TO ME", "18". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.