Animals

by Maroon 5

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Ba by, I’m (Dm)prey in’ on you to night, hunt you (C)down, eat you a live, just like (Bb)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals mals.

May be you (Dm)think that you can hide.

I can (F)smell your scent for miles, (C)just like (Bb)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals mals.

Ba by, I’m...

So what you’re try in’ to do to me, it’s like we can’t stop, we’re en e mies; but we get a long when I’m in na side you.

(Hey.)

You’re like a drug that’s kill ing me; I cut you out en tire i ly, but I get so high when I’m in side you.

Yeah, you can start (Dm)o ver, you can run free, you can find (C)oth er fish in the sea.

You can pre (Bb)tend it’s meant to be; but you can’t stay a way from me.

I can still (Dm)hear you mak ing that sound, tak ing me (C)down, roll ing on the ground, you can pre (Bb)tend that it was me, but no.

Oh, ba by, I’m (Dm)prey in’ on you to night, hunt you (C)down, eat you a live, just like (Bb)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals mals.

May be you (Dm)think that you can hide.

I can (F)smell your scent for miles, (C)just like (Bb)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals mals.

Ba by, I’m...

So if I run, in’ it’s not e nough.

You’re still in my head, for ev er stuck, but so you can do what you wan na do.

you.

(Hey.)

I love your lies; I’ll eat ’em up, but don’t de ny the an i mal but that comes a live when I’m in side you.

Yeah, you can start (Dm)o ver, you can run free, you can find (C)oth er fish in the sea.

You can pre (Bb)tend it’s meant to be; but you can’t stay a way from me.

I can still (Dm)hear you mak ing that sound, tak ing me (C)down, roll ing on the ground, you can pre (Bb)tend that it was me, but no.

Oh, ba by, I’m (Dm)prey in’ on you to night, hunt you (C)down, eat you a live, just like (Bb)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals mals.

May be you (Dm)think that you can hide.

I can (F)smell your scent for miles, (C)just like (Bb)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals mals.

Ba by, I’m...

an i mals mals.

Ba by, I’m...

Don’t tell no lie, lie, lie, lie; you can’t de ny, -ny, -ny, -ny that beast in side, -side, -side, -side.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

No, girl, don’t lie, lie, lie, lie; you can’t de ny, -ny, ny, -ny that beast in side, -side, -side, -side, Yeah.

Ba by, I’m

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Animals by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Animals” by Maroon 5 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 Bb at 100 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 "Animals" 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 "Animals"?
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.