Cherry Pie

by Warrant

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(CN.C.)Dirt y, rot ten, filth y, stink ing.

(E5)She’s my (G5)cher ry pie, (A5)cool drink of wa ter such a (C5)sweet sur (D5)prise.

(E5)Tastes so good, make a (G5)grown man cry, sweet (D5)cher ry (A5)pie.

(G5)Well, (E5)swing ing on the front porch, swing ing on the lawn, swing ing where we want ’cause there (D5)ain’t no bod y (A5)home.

(E5)Swing ing to the left and swing ing to the right, I think a bout base ball, (D5)swing all (A5)night, yeah.

Yeah, yeah.

(E5)Swing ing in the liv ing room, swing ing in the kitch en, most folks don’t ’cause they’re (D5)too bus y (A5)bitch ing.

(E5)Swing ing in there ’cause she want ed me to feed her so I mixed up the bat ter and she licked the (A5)beat er.

I scream, (C5)you scream, we (D5)all scream for her.

(F5)Don’t e ven try ’cause you (G5)can’t ig nore her.

(E5)She’s my (G5)cher ry pie, (A5)cool drink of wa ter such a (C5)sweet sur (D5)prise.

(E5)Tastes so good, make a (G5)grown man cry, sweet (D5)cher ry (A5)pie.

(E5)She’s my (G5)cher ry pie, put a (A5)smile on your face (C5)ten miles (D5)wide.

(E5)Looks so good, bring a (G5)tear to your eye, sweet (D5)cher ry (A5)pie.

(E5)Swing ing to the drums, swing ing to gui tar, swing ing with the bass in the (D5)back of my (A5)car.

(E5)Ain’t got mon ey and I got no gas, we can get where we’re go ing if we (D5)swing real (A5)fast.

sweet (D5)cher ry (A5)pie, hi, hi, yeah.

Hi.

Swing it.

(A)All (E)night (B5)long.

I’m a trained pro (C5)fes (D5)sion al.

(E5)Swing ing in the bath room, swing ing on the floor, swing ing so hard we for (D5)got to lock the (A5)door.

(E5)In walks her dad dy stand ing six feet four, said, “You ain’t gon na (CN.C.)swing with my daugh ter no more.” (A5)She’s my (C5)cher ry pie, (D5)cool drink of wa ter such a (F5)sweet sur prise.

(A5)Tastes so good, make a (C5)grown man cry, sweet (G5)cher ry (D5)pie.

(A5)She’s my (C5)cher ry pie, put a (D5)smile on your face (F5)ten miles wide.

(A5)Looks so good, bring a (C5)tear to your eye, sweet (G5)cher ry (D5)pie.

(D5)Sweet (G5)cher ry (D5)pie.

Swing it!

Cherry Pie by Warrant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cherry Pie by Warrant 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 89 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for power-chord fluency — you'll move through ten chord shapes, and seven of them are power chords spanning from Fpow up to Gpow, so your right hand needs to lock into that root-fifth voicing and shift positions quickly and cleanly. Meanwhile, your left hand drives an octave bass pattern that gives the whole thing its rock energy, so practice that hand alone first until the octave jumps feel automatic at 89 BPM. The trickiest transitions tend to be the leaps between Fpow, Gpow, and Bpow, where your right hand covers a lot of keyboard real estate — slow those passages down to half tempo and loop them until the jumps land accurately before speeding up. Watch that you don't rush the rhythm; 89 BPM has a laid-back, swaggering groove, so sit into it rather than pushing ahead. Once this clicks, you'll have rock-solid power-chord navigation you can carry into dozens of other songs.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cherry Pie" 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 Pie"?
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 Pie" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Apow, Bpow, C, Cpow, Dpow, E, Epow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Warrant songs work for kids?
Try "HEAVEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.