Come Out And Play

by The Offspring

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You’ve got to keep ’em sep a rat ed.

They’re like the you hear the si ion,

they’re like a spread ing dis ease.

One goes kids are strap ping on their way to the class room, get ting weap ons with the great est of ease.

The (G5)gangs stake the out as the (F#5)cam pus lo (B5)cale and (E5)if they catch you (G5)slip ping then it’s (F#5)all o ver (B5)pal.

If nev er end ing col ors and the oth er’s don’t mix, they’re gon na (F#5)bash it up, bash it up, your bash it up, bash it up.

(B5)Hey, (A5)man, you (B5)talk ing back (D5)to me.

Take (D5)him out.

You’ve (A5)got to (B5)keep ’em (CN.C.)sep a rat ed.

(B5)Hey, (A5)man, you (B5)dis re spect (D5)ing me?

Take (D5)him out.

You’ve (A5)got to (B5)keep ’em (CN.C.)sep a rat ed.

(B5)Hey, they (A5)don’t (B5)pay no (D5)mind.

(A5)If you’re (Em)un der eight een you won’t be (C)do ing an y time.

(B5)Hey,

come out and play.

By the time you hear the si ren,

they’re it’s al read y too late.

One goes to the morgue ping and the oth er the jail, room, one guy’s wast ed and the oth er’s a waste.

It (G5)goes down the same as the (F#5)thou sand be (B5)fore.

No (E5)if one’s get ting (G5)smart er, no one’s (F#5)learn ing the (B5)score.

Your nev er end ing spree of death and vio lence and hate is gon na (F#5)tie your own rope, it tie your own it rope, tie your own...

(B5)Hey, (A5)man, you (B5)dis re spect (D5)ing me?

Take (D5)him out.

You’ve (A5)got to (B5)keep ’em (CN.C.)sep a rat ed.

(B5)Hey, (A5)man, you (B5)talk ing back (D5)to me.

Take (D5)him out.

You’ve (A5)got to (B5)keep ’em (CN.C.)sep a rat ed.

(B5)Hey, they (A5)don’t (B5)pay no (D5)mind.

(A5)If you’re (Em)un der eight een you won’t be (C)do ing an y time.

(B5)Hey,

come out and play.

It come out and play.

Come Out And Play by The Offspring — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Out And Play” by The Offspring 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 B at 156 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 "Come Out And Play" 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 "Come Out And Play"?
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 "Come Out And Play" use?
Just 9 chords: Apow, B, Bpow, C, Dpow, Em, Epow, F#pow, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.