Animal

by Def Leppard

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Lyrics

A wild (A5)ride

o (C#m7)ver sto ny (A5)ground.

Such (E)a lust for (A5)life; beat

the cir (C#m7)cus comes to (A5)town.

We are (E)the hun gry (A5)ones

a on a light ning (A5)raid.

Just like (E)a riv er (A5)runs,

like (C#m7)a fire needs (A5)flame,

oh ho,

(E)I burn for you.

I got ta feel it in my blood,

whoa.

I need your touch, don’t need your love,

whoa.

And I want,

and I need,

and I lust;

an i mal.

And I want,

and I need,

and I lust;

an i mal.

I cry (A5)wolf,

giv (C#m7)en mouth to (A5)mouth,

like (E)a mov ing (A5)heart beat

the in (C#m7)the witch ing (A5)hour.

I’m run (E)ning with the (A5)wind,

a shad ow in the (A5)dust.

And like (E)the driv ing (A5)rain,

like (C#m7)the rest less (A5)rust,

oh ho,

(E)I nev er sleep.

I got ta feel it in my blood,

whoa.

I need your touch, don’t need your love,

whoa.

And I want,

and I need,

and I lust;

an i mal.

And I want,

and I need,

and I lust;

an i mal.

I cry

Gon a hunt you like a,

an i mal,

Gon na take your love and run!

(And I want, And I want, and I need, and I need, and I lust; and I lust; an i mal.) an i mal.

(And I want, (F5)Take me, and I need, (Eb5)tame me, and I lust; (Bb5)make me an i your (Ab5)an i mal.

And I want, (F5)Show me, and I stroke me, and I lust; (Bb5)let me be your i mal.) an i mal.

(And I want, I want, and I need, ooh, ooh, ooh, and I lust; an i mal.

an i mal.)

Animal by Def Leppard — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Animal” by Def Leppard 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 E at 120 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 "Animal" 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 "Animal"?
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 "Animal" use?
Just 12 chords: Abpow, Apow, B, Bbpow, Bsus4, C, C#m7, Cpow, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Def Leppard songs work for kids?
Try "HAVE YOU EVER NEEDED SOMEONE SO BAD", "LOVE BITES", "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.