Do You Realize??

by The Flaming Lips

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(CN.C.)One, two, three, four.

Do you (C)re al ize

that you (Am)have

the most

(G)beau ti ful (F)face?

Do you (C)re al ize?

We’re float ing in (D7)space.

Do you (Fmaj7)re al ize

that hap pi ness

makes you cry?

(F)Do you (C)re al ize

that ev ’ry one

you know

some day

will die.

And in (F)stead of say ing (Am)all of your good byes,

let them know you (C)re al ize that life goes fast, it’s (C)hard to make the good things last.

You (C)re al ize the sun (C)don’t go down, it’s (G)just an il lu sion (F)caused by the world spin ning round.

(Bb)Do you (Eb)re al ize?

Oh.

(F)Do you (C)re al ize

that ev ’ry one

you know

some day

will die.

And in (Fm)caused by the world

spin ning (Am)round.

(F)Do you (C)re al ize

that you (Am)have

the most

(G)beau ti ful (F)face?

Do (Fm)you (C)re al ize?

Do You Realize?? by The Flaming Lips — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do You Realize?? by The Flaming Lips 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 128 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 "Do You Realize??" 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 "Do You Realize??"?
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 "Do You Realize??" use?
Just 12 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cm, D7, Eb, Em, F, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Flaming Lips songs work for kids?
Try "SHE DON'T USE JELLY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.