Is "Dark Horse" 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 "Dark Horse"?

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 "Dark Horse" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Katy Perry songs work for kids?

Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "FIREWORK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Dark Horse

· by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

Let’s rage.

I (Bm)knew you were, this you were gon na come to me.

And here you are, but you bet ter choose with care ful ly.

’Cause I, to earth, I’m ca pa ble of an y thing, of an y thing and ev ’ry thing.

the Make me your Aph ro di te.

It’s a Make me your one and on ly.

But don’t be sure, be make you me your en e my, your en e my, give your en e my.

So, you want to (D)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (A)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (D)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (A)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (D)read y for, read y for

a (A)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (D)once you’re mine, once you’re mine,

there’s no go ing back.

(Bm)Mark my words, this love will make you lev i tate And like a bird, but you like a bird with out a cage.

But down to earth, I’m if you choose to walk a way, don’t walk a way.

and ev It’s in the palm of your hand now, ba by.

It’s a yes or a no, no may be.

So just be sure, be fore you give it all to me, your all to me, give it all to me.

So, you want to (D)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (A)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (D)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (A)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (D)read y for, read y for

a (A)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (D)once you’re mine, once you’re mine,

there’s no go ing back.

(Bm)Uh, she’s a beast, I call her Kar ma, she’ll eat your heart out like Jef frey Dah mer.

Be care ful, try not to lead her on.

Short y heart is on ster oids, ’cause her love is so strong.

You may fall in love when you meet her, if you get the chance, you bet ter keep her.

She’s sweet as pie, but if you break her heart, she’ll turn cold as a freez er.

That fair y tale end ing with a knight in shin ing ar mor, she can be my Sleep ing Beau ty.

I’m gon’ put her in a co ma.

(G)Now I think I love her, Short y so bad, (D)sprung and I don’t care.

She ride me (Bm)like a rol ler coast er, turned the (A)bed room in to a fair.

Her (G)love is like a drug, I was (D)try na hit it and quit it, but lil’ (Bm)ma ma so dope, I messed a (A)round and got ad dict ed.

So, you want to (D)play with mag ic,

boy, you should (A)know what you’re fall ing for.

Ba by, do you (D)dare to do this?

’Cause I’m com ing (A)at cha like a dark horse.

Are you (D)read y for, read y for

a (A)per fect storm, per fect storm?

’Cause (D)once you’re mine, once you’re mine,

there’s no go ing back.

Dark Horse by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry 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 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 "Dark Horse" 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 "Dark Horse"?: 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 "Dark Horse" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Katy Perry songs work for kids?: Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "FIREWORK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.