Chop Suey!

by System Of A Down

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Wake up, (Wake up.) grab a brush and put a lit tle make up.

Hide the scars to fade a way the shake up.

scars to fade a way the Why’d you leave the keys up on the ta ble?

Here you go cre ate an oth er fa ble.

(You want ed to) Grab a brush and put a lit tle make up.

(You want ed to) Hide the scars to fade a way the shake up.

(You want ed to) Why’d you leave the keys up on the ta ble?

(You want ed to) I don’t think you (Gm)trust

(Adim)in

(F)my

(Eb)self right eous su i (Gm)cide.

(Adim)I

(F)cry

when (Eb)an gels de serve to (CN.C.)die.

Ah!

Wake up, (Wake up.) grab a brush and put a lit tle make up.

Hide the scars to fade a way the shake up.

scars to fade a way the Why’d you leave the keys up on the ta ble?

Here you go cre ate an oth er fa ble.

(You want ed to) Grab a brush and put a lit tle make up.

(You want ed to) Hide the scars to fade a way the shake up.

(You want ed to) Why’d you leave the keys up on the ta ble?

(You want ed to) I don’t think you (Gm)trust

(Adim)in

(F)my

(Eb)self right eous su i (Gm)cide.

(Adim)I

(F)cry

when (Eb)an gels de serve to (CN.C.)die.

Ah!

(Gm)die

(Adim)in

(F)my

(Eb)self right eous su i (Gm)cide.

(Adim)I

(F)cry

when (Eb)an gels de serve to die.

Fa ther,

fa ther.

Fa ther,

fa ther.

Fa ther, in to your hands I com mend my spir it.

Fa ther, in to your hands, why have you for (Gm)sak en me?

(Adim)In your eyes for (F)sak en me?

(Eb)In your thoughts for (Gm)sak en me?

(Adim)In your heart for (F)sak en

(Eb)me.

Oh, (Gm)trust

(Adim)in

(F)my

(Eb)self right eous su i cide.

(Adim)I

(F)cry

when (Eb)an gels de serve to die

(Adim)in

(F)my

(Eb)self right eous su i cide.

(Adim)I

(F)cry

when (Eb)an gels de serve to (Gm)die.

Chop Suey! by System Of A Down — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chop Suey!” by System Of A Down 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 C at 126 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 "Chop Suey!" 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 "Chop Suey!"?
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 "Chop Suey!" use?
Just 6 chords: Adim, Am7, C, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.