Is "Don't Be The Bunny" 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 "Don't Be The Bunny"?

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 "Don't Be The Bunny" use?

Just 8 chords: Bm, Bm7, C, C#7, Em7, F#m, F#m6, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Urinetown (Musical) songs work for kids?

Try "ACT ONE FINALE", "RUN, FREEDOM, RUN!", "MISTER CLADWELL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Don't Be The Bunny

· by Urinetown (Musical)

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Lyrics

A lit tle bun ny in the (Bm)mead ow

is nib bling grass with out a (F#m)care.

He’s so de light ful as he hops for you.

You say, “Hi, Bun ny,” and he stops for you.

You pull your trig ger and he (F#m)drops for you.

(G)Good bye, Bun ny boo; (C#7)hel lo, rab bit stew!

Get me, boys?

You tell ’em, boss!

Don’t be the (Bm)bun ny.

Don’t be the (Bm)stew.

Don’t be the (G)din ner.

You’ve got (Em7)bet ter things to (C#7)do.

It ain’t no (Bm)joke.

That’s why it’s (Bm)fun ny!

So take your (G)cue: don’t be the bun ny.

Don’t be the (F#m)bun ny!

A lit tle bun ny at a (Bm)toll booth.

He needs a mea sly fif ty (F#m)cents.

Our lit tle bun ny did n’t plan a head.

Poor bun ny sim ply does n’t have the bread!

He begs for mer cy, but gets (F#m)jail in stead.

Has sen (G)pfef fer’s in the air as the (C#7)bun ny gets the chair!

(CN.C.)See the mo ral, peo ple?

Clear as day, boss!

Don’t be the (Bm)bun ny.

Don’t be the (Bm)dope.

Don’t be the (G)lo ser.

You’re much (Em7)bet ter than that, Hope!

You’re born to (Bm)pow’r.

You’re in the (Bm)mon ey!

Ad vice to (G)you, in re: the bun ny, don’t be the (F#m)bun ny!

A lit tle bun ny in a (Bm)shoe box.

He thinks he’s found a brand new (F#m)home.

So snug and co zy on your clo set floor,

and then you o pen up your clo set door.

Now what’s that bun ny in my (F#m)clo set for?

With a (G)mal let and some clip pers, you find (C#7)out: new bun ny slip pers!

(CN.C.)Grasp the mes sage, staff?

Right be hind you, boss!

Don’t be the (Bm)bun ny!

Don’t be the (Bm)shoe!

You don’t get (G)stepped on.

No, the (Em7)one who steps is you!

You’re step ping (Bm)up to where it’s (Bm)sun ny!

Step on the (G)poor!

Don’t be the bun ny!

Don’t be the (F#m)bun ny!

Wah, wah, wah, wah, (F#m6/9)wah!

Don't Be The Bunny by Urinetown (Musical) — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Be The Bunny” by Urinetown (Musical) 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 F# at 144 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 "Don't Be The Bunny" 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 "Don't Be The Bunny"?: 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 "Don't Be The Bunny" use?: Just 8 chords: Bm, Bm7, C, C#7, Em7, F#m, F#m6, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Urinetown (Musical) songs work for kids?: Try "ACT ONE FINALE", "RUN, FREEDOM, RUN!", "MISTER CLADWELL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.