Is "Cherry Bomb" 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 "Cherry Bomb"?

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 "Cherry Bomb" use?

Just 9 chords: A, B, Bpow, C#pow, Dpow, Epow, F#, F#pow, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Cherry Bomb

· by The Runaways

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Lyrics

Can’t stay at home, can’t stay at school, (B5)old folks say, by let “You poor lit tle fool.” (B5)Down the street, I’m the girl next door, (B5)I’m the fox you’ve been wait ing for.

(F#)Hel lo Dad dy, (A)hel lo Mom.

I’m your (B5)ch ch ch ch ch ch (B5)cher ry bomb.

(F#)Hel lo, world, I’m your (A)wild girl, I’m your (B5)ch ch ch ch ch ch (B5)cher ry bomb.

Stone age at love and strange sounds too, (B5)come on ba by let me get to tle you.

(B5)Bad nights caus ing the teen age blues, (B5)get down lad you’ve got noth ing to (F#)Hel lo Dad dy, (A)hel lo Mom.

I’m your (B5)ch ch ch ch ch ch (B5)cher ry bomb.

(F#)Hel lo, world, I’m your (A)wild girl, I’m your (B5)ch ch ch ch ch ch (B5)cher ry bomb.

(B5)cher ry bomb.

Hey street boy, what’s your style?

(C#5)Your dead end dreams don’t make you smile.

(C#5)I’ll give you some thing to live for, (C#5)have you, grab you, till you’re sore!

(G#)Hel lo Dad dy, (B)hel lo Mom.

I’m your (C#5)ch ch ch ch ch ch (C#5)cher ry bomb.

(G#)Hel lo, world, I’m your (B)wild girl, I’m your (C#5)ch ch ch ch ch ch (C#5)cher ry bomb.

(C#5)Cher ry bomb.

Cher ry bomb.

Cherry Bomb by The Runaways — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways 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 141 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 "Cherry Bomb" 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 "Cherry Bomb"?: 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 "Cherry Bomb" use?: Just 9 chords: A, B, Bpow, C#pow, Dpow, Epow, F#, F#pow, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.