Cement

by Washington

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So, what I said is what I said and what you said is what you (G)meant.

And when you left my house in the morn ing, you wrote your mes sage on the ce ment,

you put the let ters and the num bers un der peo ple’s feet.

You took all of the deal ings and feel ings and wrote them on the street.

And ev ’ry bo dy, ev ’ry bo dy, ev ’ry bo dy knows.

And when I went out side and I saw it, I froze.

You put my se cret and your se cret un der peo ple’s feet.

You re mem bered what I said and you wrote it on the **** *** con crete.

So, what we do is what we do for me and you, not ev ’ry (G)one.

But out side, in the night, you were bu sy (G)writ ing down what we had done.

You seemed al right last night but (D)now I know that I was wrong.

And I guess you know how peo ple talk but it’s on ly words and it’s on ly chalk and I’ll feel (C)bet ter, may be when we get some (D)wea ther.

And ev ’ry bo dy, ev ’ry bo dy, ev ’ry bo dy knows.

And when I went out side and I saw it, I froze.

You re mem bered what I said and you wrote it on the street.

No, no, no, no.

You nev er been in love, you nev er been in love.

You nev er been in love, you nev er been in love.

You nev er been in love, you nev er been in love.

You nev er been in love, nev er been in love,

nev er been in love.

Cement by Washington — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cement by Washington 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 130 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Cement" 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 "Cement"?
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.