Ball Of Confusion

by The Temptations

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(C)Peo ple mov in’ out, peo ple mov in’ in, why?

Be cause of the col or of their skin, run, run, run but you sho’ can’t hide.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, vote for me and I’ll set you free.

Rap on,

broth er, rap on.

Well, the on ly per son talk in’ ’bout love thy broth er is the preach er,

and it seems no bod y’s in ter est ed in learn ing but the teach er.

Seg re ga tion, de ter mi na tion, dem on stra tion, in te gra tion, ag gra va tion, hu mil i a tion, ob li ga tion to our na tion, ball of con fu sion,

oh

yeah,

that’s what the world is to day.

The sale of pills is at an all time high, young folks walk in’ ’round with their heads in the sky, cit ies a flame in the sum mer time, and, oh,

the beat goes on.

Ev o lu tion, rev o lu tion, gun con trol, the sound of soul, shoot in’ rock ets to the moon, kids grow ing up too soon.

Pol i ti cians say more tax es will solve ev ’ry thing,

and the band played on.

Round and a round and a round we go where the world’s head ed no bod y knows.

(F)Great goo ga moo ga can’t you hear me talk in’ to you, just a (C)ball of con fu sion.

Oh yeah,

that’s what the world is to day.

Fear in the air, ten sion ev ’ry where, un em ploy ment ris ing fast, the Bea tle’s new rec ord’s a gas and the on ly safe place to live is on an In di an res er va tion

and the band played on.

Eve of de struc tion, tax de duc tion, cit y in spec tors, bill col lec tors, mod clothes in de mand, pop u la tion out of hand, su i cide, too man y bills, hip pies mov in’ to the hills, peo ple all o ver the world are shout in’ end the war,

and the band played on.

(C)ball of con fu sion

that’s

what the world is to day.

Let me hear you, let me hear you, let me hear you, (C)ball of con fu sion

that’s

what the world is to day.

Let me hear you, let me hear you, let me hear you,

Ball Of Confusion by The Temptations — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ball Of Confusion by The Temptations 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 70 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 "Ball Of Confusion" 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 "Ball Of Confusion"?
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 "Ball Of Confusion" use?
Just 3 chords: C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Temptations songs work for kids?
Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG", "MY GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.