Brass In Pocket

· by The Pretenders

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Lyrics

Got brass

in pock et,

got bot tle

(C)I’m gon na use it.

In ten tion,

I feel in ven tive,

gon na make you, make (F)you, make you no tice.

Got mo tion,

(C)re strained e mo tion,

I been driv ing

(C)De troit lean ing,

no rea son

it seems so pleas ing.

Gon na make you, make (F)you, make you no tice.

Gon na use my (G7sus)arms,

gon na use my (G6)legs,

gon na use my (G7)style,

gon na use my (G6)side step,

gon na use my (G7)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (G)my i mag i (G7sus)na tion.

’Cause (C)I

gon na make you (Csus)see (C)there’s no bod y (Am7)else here,

no one like me.

I’m (F)spe cial,

so spe cial,

I got ta (G7)have some of your at (F)ten tion, give it to me.

Got rhy thm,

(C)I can’t miss a beat

I got new skank

(C)so reet, lean ing,

got some thing

I’m wink ing at you.

Gon na make you, make (F)you, make you no tice.

Gon na use my (G7sus)arms,

gon na use my (G6)legs,

gon na use my (G7)style,

gon na use my (G6)side step,

gon na use my (G7)fin gers,

gon na use my, my, (G)my i mag i (G7sus)na tion.

’Cause (C)I

gon na make you (Csus)see (C)there’s no bod y (Am7)else here,

no one like me.

I’m (F)spe cial,

so spe cial,

I got ta (G7)have some of your at (F)ten tion, give it to me.

(F)ten tion, give it to me.

’Cause (F)ten tion, give it to me.

Oh oh oh

and when you (C)walk.

Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brass In Pocket” by The Pretenders 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 98 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Brass In Pocket" 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 "Brass In Pocket"?: 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.
What other The Pretenders songs work for kids?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.