Aqualung

by Jethro Tull

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Lyrics

(Gm)Sit ting on a park bench,

eye (Eb)ing lit tle girls with (F)bad in tent,

(Gm)snot is run ning down his nose,

(Eb)greas y fin gers smear ing (F)shab by clothes.

Hey, (Eb)Aq ua lung.

(Gm)Dry ing in the cold sun,

watch (Eb)ing as the frill y (F)pant ies run.

Hey, (Eb)Aq ua lung.

(Gm)Feel ing like a dead duck,

spit (Eb)ting out piec es of his (F)bro ken luck.

Oh, (Eb)Aq ua lung.

Sun streak ing (F)cold,

an old man wan d’ring (C)lone ly,

sal tak ing time the (Gm)on ly way cup he (F)knows.

Legs ua hurt ing (F)bad

as he bends to pick a (C)dog end.

He (Cm)goes down to the (Gm)bog and warms his (F)feet.

Feel ing a (F)lone,

the ar my’s up the (C)road, ly,

sal va tion a la (Gm)mode and a cup of (F)tea.

Aq ua lung, my (F)friend,

don’t you start a way un (C)eas y.

You (Cm)poor old sod, you (Gm)see it’s on ly (F)me.

Do you still re mem (F)ber De cem ber’s fog gy freeze

when the ice that clings on to (F)your beard was scream ing ag o ny?

And you snatch your rat tling (F)last breaths with deep sea div er (Gm)sounds

and the (Cm)flow ers bloom like mad ness in the (F)spring.

Oh,

Aq ua (F)lung.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull 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 C at 130 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 "Aqualung" 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 "Aqualung"?
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 "Aqualung" use?
Just 10 chords: B, C, Cm, D, Db, E, Eb, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jethro Tull songs work for kids?
Try "THICK AS A BRICK", "LOCOMOTIVE BREATH", "Another Christmas Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.