Is "Cold" 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 "Cold"?

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 "Cold" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, Em7, F, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.

What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?

Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Cold

· by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Cold (F)e nough to chill my (G)bones; it feels like I don’t (Am)know you an y more.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold to me.

With ev ’ry (G)breath you breathe, I see there’s (Am)some thing go ing on.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold.

Are we tak ing time or a time out?

I can’t take the in be tween.

Ask ing me for space here in my house; The you know how to fuck with me.

(F)Act ing like we’re not to geth er, (G)af ter ev ’ry thing that we’ve been through.

(Am)Sleep ing up un der the cov ers, (Em7)how am I so far a way from you?

(F)Dis tant

when we’re (G6)kiss ing;

feels so (Am)dif f’rent.

Ba by, (CN.C.)tell me: how did you get so (F)cold, e nough to chill my (G)bones?

It feels like I don’t (Am)know you an y more.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold to me.

With ev ’ry (G)breath you breathe, I see there’s (Am)some thing go ing on.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold, yeah.

Whoa,

yeah, whoa,

yeah.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold.

What you hold ing on, hold ing on for?

If you wan na leave, just leave.

Why you wan na bite your in tongue for?

The si lence how is kill ing me.

(F)Act ing like we’re not to geth er; (G)if you don’t want this, then what’s the use?

(Am)Sleep ing up un der the cov ers, (Em7)how am I so far a way from you?

(F)Dis tant

when we’re (G6)kiss ing;

feels so (Am)dif f’rent.

Ba by, (CN.C.)tell me: how did you get so (F)cold, e nough to chill my (G)bones?

It feels like I don’t (Am)know you an y more.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold to me.

With ev ’ry (G)breath you breathe, I see there’s (Am)some thing go ing on.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold, yeah.

Whoa,

yeah, whoa,

yeah.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold, yeah.

Whoa,

yeah, whoa,

yeah.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold.

Nev er thought that you were like this.

I took the tag off of ma jor pric es.

I just spent a half a mill’ on a chan de lier; now you’re tryin’ to cut me off like a light switch, (F)yeah.

Tryin’ to stay and I leave,

say ing that you need some time to breathe.

Think ing that I’m sleep ing on the four let ter (Em7)word, but the four let ter word don’t sleep.

We go in’ two sep ’rate ways;

you ain’t been act in’ the same.

You got a gold bar where you heart (Em7)used to be; you gold dig ev ’ry day.

I switched the four door to the two door ’cause (G)I can’t let my driv er hear what you say.

Girl, I tried to give you space.

Ba by, (CN.C.)tell me, how did you get so (Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold, yeah.

Whoa,

yeah, whoa,

yeah.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (F)cold, yeah.

Whoa,

yeah, whoa,

yeah.

(Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (Em7)I don’t un der stand why you’re so (CN.C.)cold.

Cold by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cold” by Maroon 5 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 A at 95 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 "Cold" 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 "Cold"?: 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 "Cold" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, Em7, F, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.