Crystals

by Of Monsters And Men

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Lost in (C)skies of pow dered gold,

caught in (F)clouds of sil ver ropes,

show ered (C)by the emp ty hopes

as I (F)tum ble my down, fall ing fast to the ground.

I (Am)know

I’ll with er,

so peel a way the (F)bark,

’cause noth ing

grows when it is (Am)dark.

In spite of all my (G)fears, I can see it all so (F)clear,

I see it all so clear.

Whoa,

cov er your (G)crys tal (Am)eyes and feel the (G)tones that trem ble (F)down your (C)spine.

Whoa,

cov er your (G)crys tal (Am)eyes and let your (G)col ors bleed and (F)blend with (C)mine.

Mak ing (C)waves in pitch black sand;

feel the (F)salt dance on my hands.

Raw and (C)char coal col ored thighs

feel so (F)cold, and my skin feels so pa per the thin.

I (Am)know

I’ll with er,

so peel a way the (F)bark,

’cause noth ing

grows when it is (Am)dark.

In spite of all my (G)fears, I can see it all so (F)clear,

I see it all so clear.

Whoa,

cov er your (G)crys tal (Am)eyes and feel the (G)tones that trem ble (F)down your (C)spine.

Whoa,

cov er your (G)crys tal (Am)eyes and let your (G)col ors bleed and (F)blend with (C)mine.

Mak ing (C)mine.

But I’m o kay

in see through skin;

I’ve for giv en what

is with in,

’cause I’m in this house,

I’m in this home

all my

time.

Whoa, (F)blend with (C)mine.

Crystals by Of Monsters And Men — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Crystals” by Of Monsters And Men 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 132 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 "Crystals" 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 "Crystals"?
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 "Crystals" use?
Just 5 chords: Am, C, Cpow, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Of Monsters And Men songs work for kids?
Try "MOUNTAIN SOUND", "KING AND LIONHEART", "DIRTY PAWS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.