Chow Down

by Elton John

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Lyrics

He called us slob ber ing!

Said we were man gy!

Did I hear stu pid?

Tell us a gain, gee, it’s so in cred i ble

that you’re so rude,

when you’re so ed i ble, when you are (B)food.

Chow down!

Chow down!

I’m chomp in’ at the bit, ba by.

My stom ach’s on a (A7)growl, son.

(E5)Chow down!

Chow down!

You (A5)both been in vit ed on a date.

Two cours es hand ed to us

on a plate.

We’ll (B)have you raw.

Won’t be long to wait.

See ing you’re al read y toast y brown.

(E5)Chow down!

Chow down!

Your ribs are look ing so tast y.

Such chew y lit tle chops, chums.

Eat up!

Now (A5)was n’t it her mom who ate your dad?

And hav ing par ents eat en

makes us mad.

We’re (B)gon na set tle up the score a tad.

We’ve nev er had a snack of such re nown.

(E5)Chow down!

Chow down!

I (A5)think we should be gin the meal from scratch.

So (Am)man y juic y seg ments

to de tach.

Be good as gold for you’re as good as carved.

We’re (Em)starved!

Chow Down by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chow Down by Elton John 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 90 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.
  • 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 "Chow Down" 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 "Chow Down"?
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.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.