Is "Beast Of Burden" 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 "Beast Of Burden"?

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 "Beast Of Burden" use?

Just 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other The Rolling Stones songs work for kids?

Try "Beast Of Burden", "SATISFACTION", "IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Beast Of Burden

· by The Rolling Stones

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Lyrics

I’ll nev er be (B)your (C#m)Beast of (A)Bur den.

My back is broad

but it’s a (A)hurt ing.

All I want (B)is (C#m)for you to make (A)love to me.

I’ll nev er be (B)your (C#m)Beast of (A)Bur den.

I’ve walked for miles;

my feet are (A)hurt ing.

All I want (B)is (C#m)for you to make (A)love to me.

Am I hard e nough?

Am I (E)rough e nough?

Am I (A)rich e nough?

I’m (E)not too blind (A)to see.

I’ll nev er be (B)your (C#m)Beast of (A)Bur den.

So, let’s go home

and draw the (A)cur tains.

(E)Mu sic on the ra (B)di o, come on, ba by, (A)make sweet love to (E)me.

Am I hard e nough?

Am I (E)rough e nough?

Am I (A)rich e nough?

I’m (E)not too blind (A)to see.

Oh, lit tle sis ter,

pret (B)ty, pret (C#m)ty, pret ty, pret ty (A)girl.

You’re a (E)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, (A)pret ty, pret ty, girl.

(E)Pret ty, pret ty, such a pret ty, (A)pret ty, pret ty girl.

(E)Come on, ba by, (A)please, please,

(E)please.

I’ll tell ya,

you can put (B)me out

on (A)the street.

Put me out

with no shoes (A)on my feet, but (E)put me out, put (B)me out, put me out of (A)mis er y,

yeah.

(E)All your sick (B)ness, I (C#m)can suck it up.

(E)Throw it all at me, (B)I (C#m)can shrug it off.

(E)There’s one thing that

I don’t un der (A)stand:

(E)you keep on (E)tell ing me I (A)ain’t your kind of man.

Ain’t I (E)rough e nough?

Oh!

Ain’t I (E)tough e nough?

Ain’t I (E)rich e nough, in love (B)e nough?

Oo, (A)oo, please.

I’ll nev er be your Beast of Bur den.

(E)Nev er, nev er, (B)nev er, nev (C#m)er, nev er, nev er, (A)nev er be.

I’ll nev er be your Beast of Bur den.

I’ve walked for miles and my are hurt ing.

(E)Nev er, All I (B)want er, nev (C#m)is you er, to make (A)love to me.

Beast Of Burden by The Rolling Stones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beast Of Burden” by The Rolling Stones 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 90 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 "Beast Of Burden" 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 "Beast Of Burden"?: 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 "Beast Of Burden" use?: Just 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Rolling Stones songs work for kids?: Try "Beast Of Burden", "SATISFACTION", "IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.