Is "Everybody" 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 "Everybody"?

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 "Everybody" use?

Just 4 chords: Am7, C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?

Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Sort Of". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Everybody

· by Ingrid Michaelson

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Lyrics

Mm, (G)mm, mm, (Am7)mm.

(F)We have fall en (G)down a gain to night.

(F)In this world it’s (G)hard to get it (C)right.

(F)Try to make your (G)heart fit like a glove.

What it (F)needs is (G)love, love, (C)love.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh,

oh.

(F)Oh,

oh.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh,

oh.

(F)Oh,

oh.

(F)Oh,

oh.

(F)Hap py is the heart that still feels pain.

(F)Dark ness drains and (G)light will come a gain.

Swing (F)o pen up your (G)chest and let it in.

Just let the (F)love, love, (G)love be (C)gin.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh,

oh.

(F)Oh,

oh.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh,

oh.

(F)Oh,

oh.

Oh, (C)ev ’ry bod y knows the love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y holds the love.

(Am7)Ev ’ry bod y folds for love.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y feels the love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y steals the love.

(Am7)Ev ’ry bod y heals with love.

(F)Oh,

(G)oh, oh, (Am7)oh.

Just let the (F)love, love, (G)love be (C)gin.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh, oh.

(Just let the love, love, love be gin.) (C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh, oh.

(Just let the love, love, love be gin.) love, love, love be gin.) (C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh, oh.

(F)Oh, oh.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh, oh.

(F)Oh, oh.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh, oh.

(F)Oh, oh.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to love.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y wants to be loved.

(Am7)Oh, oh.

(F)Oh, oh.

Mm, (G)mm, mm, (Am7)mm.

Everybody by Ingrid Michaelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Everybody” by Ingrid Michaelson 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 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Everybody" 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 "Everybody"?: 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 "Everybody" use?: Just 4 chords: Am7, C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?: Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Sort Of". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.