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Come Out Of The Dumpster

· by Matthew Sklar

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Lyrics

So to night you made some mis takes.

I’ll ad mit, you (Bm7)hit a few bumps.

But I hate to see you like this, down on your luck, down in the dumps.

Though hope might (Bm)seem in short sup ply,

you have to move (Em7)on.

You have to (Gsus2)try.

So come out of the (D)dump ster.

Don’t leave me (Bm7sus4)stand ing here.

Come out of the (G)dump ster.

It’s O K, the (Em7)coast (Gmaj7)is (A)clear.

The (F#)cop cars are (Bm)leav ing.

Chan nel Five’s packed (D)up its crew.

So come out of the (Em7)dump ster.

I’ll be (G)right here (A7sus4)wait ing for (D)you.

So you’re back in the (D)dump ster.

Well, that’s like a (Bm7sus4)met a phor.

Ev ’ry one has a (G)dump ster,

a stum bling block they (Em7)can’t (Gmaj7)ig (A)nore.

But to (F#)fight it makes you (Bm)strong er,

and next time you might stand.

So come out of that (G)dump ster.

(Gsus2)Here, take a (A7sus4)hold of my hand.

So, your (G)first day back was n’t (A)all you an ti ci pat ed.

I (G)bit the best man.

The (A7sus4)bride had to be se dat ed.

(Bm)This sort of thing hap pens (Bm)all the time.

When (D)life gives you gar bage, you use it to (G)climb.

Look,

you’re out of the (Eb)dump ster.

Was that so hard af ter all?

It was on ly a (Ab)dump ster.

And from (Eb)here it (Fm7)looks (Abmaj7)so (Bb)small.

So you’re (G)back where you (Cm)start ed,

on your way to suc (Eb)cess.

So will you sing at my (Ab)wed ding?

No.

Come Out Of The Dumpster by Matthew Sklar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Out Of The Dumpster” by Matthew Sklar 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 D at 84 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 Of The Dumpster" 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 Of The Dumpster"?: 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 Of The Dumpster" use?: Just 22 chords: A, A7, Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matthew Sklar songs work for kids?: Try "If I Told You", "All About the Green", "Pop!". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.