Is "Beer Money" 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 "Beer Money"?

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 "Beer Money" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Kip Moore songs work for kids?

Try "SOMETHIN' 'BOUT A TRUCK", "HEY PRETTY GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Beer Money

· by Kip Moore

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Lyrics

When the lights

go (D)down,

when you’re (Bm)stuck here (G)in this (D)town,

with no (Bm)where

to (D)go,

so you es (Bm)cape through (G)the ra di (D)o.

And you (Bm)worked

all we (D)week

get to (Bm)bare ly (G)make ends (D)meet.

Well, I (G)got a lit tle cash you burn in’ holes a in my pock ets, (A)foot on the gas, tak in’ off like a rock et.

So (D)come on, come on, ba by, I’m buy in’.

(G)I got e nough to last us all night and (A)you got the kiss that tastes like hon ey.

And I got a lit tle

beer mon ey.

(D)To night, to night, ba by, we’re drink in’.

(G)Let’s wake the town that nev er stops sleep in’.

(A)You got the kiss that tastes like hon ey.

And I got a lit tle

beer mon ey.

We can dance

in (D)the

blow the (Bm)speak ers (G)out of (D)this

Light it (Bm)up,

burn (D)it

un til the (Bm)morn in’ (G)the rolls a (D)round.

In a (Bm)field

where we (D)can

get a (Bm)way with (G)al an (D)y

Yeah, I (G)ev ’ry now and then you got ta raise a lit tle hell.

ets, (A)Hope we get luck y and stay out of jail.

et.

So (D)come on, come on, ba by, I’m buy in’.

(G)I got e nough to last us all night and (A)you got the kiss that tastes like hon ey.

And I got a lit tle

beer mon ey.

(D)To night, to night, ba by, we’re drink in’.

(G)Let’s wake the town that nev er stops sleep in’.

(A)You got the kiss that tastes like hon ey.

And I got a lit tle

beer mon ey.

We can dance

(A)Whoa,

(A)whoa,

(A)whoa.

So (Bm)come on, (G)come on.

Yeah, (Bm)come on, (G)come on.

Beer Money by Kip Moore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beer Money” by Kip Moore 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 D 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 "Beer Money" 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 "Beer Money"?: 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 "Beer Money" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kip Moore songs work for kids?: Try "SOMETHIN' 'BOUT A TRUCK", "HEY PRETTY GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.