Brimstone & Treacle Part 1

· by Stiles & Drewe

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These (Gm)chil dren have been spoiled.

I’ve ar (Dm)rived here just in time.

By (E)chance, I’ve brought the pun ish ment that (A7)best be fits crime.

(Dm)Brim stone and trea cle and cod liv er oil,

lib er al (Gm)dos es of (A)each.

With (Dm)These are the treats from which chil dren re coil, the (E7)les

go ing to (Gm)teach.

Just (Gm)fol low my mod el and (Dm)don’t mol ly cod dle.

It (E7)may lead the irk some to (Em)irk.

So (Dm)seek sat is fac tion from (Dm)pu ni tive (Bb)ac tion.

(Dm)Brim stone and (A7)trea cle will (Dm)work.

(Dm)Brim stone and trea cle and car bol ic soap,

these are the (Gm)tools of my (A)trade.

With (Dm)spoon fuls of sug ar you don’t have a hope of (E7)see

chang es are (Gm)made.

Where (Gm)man ners are chron ic, my (Dm)tinc ture’s the ton ic that’s (E7)cer tain to wipe off a (Em)smirk.

Just (Dm)pour out a ra tion in (Dm)ma tron ly (Bb)fash ion.

(Dm)Brim stone and (A7)trea cle will (Dm)work.

I (Dm)won’t stand for whin ing or whing ing or whim per ing, (Bb7)cry ing or ly ing or sob bing or sim per ing.

(Dm)I fear it’s clear that in (Ddim7)these two such bad hab its (A7)lurk.

First (Dm)threat en to throt tle, then (Dm)un cork the (Bb)bot tle.

(Dm)Brim stone and (A7)trea cle will (Bb)work.

(Dm)Brim stone and (A7)trea cle will (Dm)work.

Brimstone & Treacle Part 1 by Stiles & Drewe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brimstone & Treacle Part 1” by Stiles & Drewe 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 G at 100 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 "Brimstone & Treacle Part 1" 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 "Brimstone & Treacle Part 1"?: 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 Stiles & Drewe songs work for kids?: Try "Being Mrs. Banks (Parts 1 and 2)", "Practically Perfect". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.