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Cheap Sunglasses

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(C5)When you (Gm7)wake up in the (G5)morn ing (Bb5)and (C5)the light has hurt your head,

In the first y thing you do when you (C5)get up out of bed She had is hit that street a run nin’ that and was (C5)try to beat the mass es.

But And (CN.C.)real y knocked me out was the sun glass es.

Oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah.

(Gm7)Spied a lit tle (G5)thing ing (Bb5)and (C5)I fol lowed her all night.

In a funk y fine you Lev and her (C5)sweat er’s kind of tight.

She had a west that coast a strut nin’ that and was (C5)sweet to as mol as ses.

But what (CN.C.)real y knocked me out was the sun glass es.

Oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah.

(C5)Now (Gm7)go out and (G5)get your self some (Gm7)thick black (G5)frames.

(C5)With the (Gm7)glass so (G5)dark (C5)they won’t (Gm7)e ven know your (G5)name.

And (C5)the (Gm7)choice is up to (G5)you ’cause (C5)they (Gm7)come in two (G5)class es,

(Gm7)rhine (CN.C.)stone shades or cheap sun glass es.

Oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah,

oh (G5)yeah.

Cheap Sunglasses by ZZ Top — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cheap Sunglasses” by ZZ Top 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 Eb at 80 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 "Cheap Sunglasses" 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 "Cheap Sunglasses"?: 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 "Cheap Sunglasses" use?: Just 12 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm7, Cpow, D, Dm7, E, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other ZZ Top songs work for kids?: Try "JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO", "TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE", "I THANK YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.