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.

How many chords does "Animals" use?

Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, Gmaj7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?

Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Animals

· by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

Ba by, I’m (Em)prey ing on you to night, hunt you (D)down, eat you a live, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

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

I can (Gmaj7)smell your scent for miles, (D)just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Ba by, I’m...

So what you’re try ing 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 (Em)o ver, you can run free, you can find (D)oth er fish in the sea.

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

I can still (Em)hear you mak ing that sound, tak ing me (Gmaj7)down, roll ing on the ground.

You can pre (C)tend that it was me, but no.

Oh, ba by, I’m (Em)prey ing on you to night, hunt you (D)down, eat you a live, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

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

I can (Gmaj7)smell your scent for miles, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Ba by, I’m...

So if I run, ing 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 (Em)o ver, you can run free, you can find (D)oth er fish in the sea.

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

I can still (Em)hear you mak ing that sound, tak ing me (Gmaj7)down, roll ing on the ground.

You can pre (C)tend that it was me, but no.

Oh, ba by, I’m (Em)prey ing on you to night, hunt you (D)down, eat you a live, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

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

I can (Gmaj7)smell your scent for miles, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like 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, yeah, yeah.

Yo, oh.

Whoa, oh, oh.

(Just like an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Just like an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.)

Ow ooh.

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 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 "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.
How many chords does "Animals" use?: Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, Gmaj7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.