Dirty Paws

by Of Monsters And Men

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(Cm)Jump in’ up and down the floor,

she my head

is an an i mal.

And (Cm)once there was an an i mal,

it had a son a bout that mowed the lawn.

(Ab)bees.

The (Cm)son was an O.

K.

guy, the sky they was had a pet e drag on fly.

(Ab)all.

The (Cm)drag on fly, it ran a way, (Eb)low,

but it came back with a sto ry to say.

Her (Cm)dirt y paws and fur ry coat,

They ran down

the an for est slope.

The (Cm)for there est of talk ing trees,

they used to sing a by the birds and the (Ab)ines.

The (Cm)bees had de clared a war, the sky took was down n’t big bee nough for them (Ab)all.

The (Cm)birds, on they got help from be (Eb)low,

from dirt y back with a sto ry to say.

Her paws and the crea tures of snow.

(Cm)La, (Bb)la, (Eb)la,

la, (Ab)la, (Cm7)la, (Bb6)la.

(Cm)La, (Bb)la, (Eb)la,

la, (Ab)la, (Cm7)la, (Bb6)la.

(Cm)Hey!

And the sto ry of the beast with those four dirt y paws.

(Cm)La, (Bb)la, (Eb)la,

la, (Ab)la, (Cm7)la, (Bb6)la.

(Cm)La, (Bb)la, (Eb)la,

la, (Ab)la, (Cm7)la, (Bb6)la.

(Cm)La, (Bb)la, (Eb)la,

la, (Ab)la, (Cm7)la, (Bb6)la.

(Cm)La, (Bb)la, (Eb)la,

la, (Ab)la, (Cm7)la, (Bb6)la.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh, ooh, ooh.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh, ooh, ooh.

Dirty Paws by Of Monsters And Men — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dirty Paws 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 Ab at 112 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 "Dirty Paws" 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 "Dirty Paws"?
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 "Dirty Paws" use?
Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, Cm, Cm7, Eb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Of Monsters And Men songs work for kids?
Try "MOUNTAIN SOUND", "KING AND LIONHEART", "CRYSTALS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.