Is "Everybody Talks" 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 Talks"?

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 Talks" use?

Just 6 chords: A, B, B7, C, E, G#7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Everybody Talks

· by Glee Cast

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Lyrics

(E)Ah.

(CN.C.)Ah ha, mmm hmm.

Hey, ba by, won’t you look my way, I can (A)be your new ad dic tion.

Hey, ba by, what you got to say?

All you’re (A)giv ing me is fic tion.

(E)I’m a sor ry suck er and this hap pens all the time.

(B7)I found out that ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks.

It start ed with a (E)whis per

and that was when I (A)kissed her

and then she made my (B)lips hurt.

I could hear the (E)chit chat,

take me to your (G#7)love shack.

Ma ma’s al ways got to (A)back track

when ev ’ry bod y (E)talks back.

Hey, hon ey, you could be my drug, you could (A)be my new pre scrip tion.

Too much could be an o ver dose, all this (A)trash talk make me itch ing.

(B7)Oh, my, my dear, ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks (CN.C.)too much!

It start ed with

(A)Nev er thought I’d live to see the (E)day

when (A)ev ’ry bod y’s words got in the (B)way.

(B)Oh!

Yeah, yeah.

Oh.

Ooh.

Hey, sug ar, show me all your love, all you’re (A)giv ing me is fric tion.

Hey, sug ar, what you got to say?

It start ed with a (E)whis per

and that was when I (A)kissed her

and then she made my (B)lips hurt.

I could hear the (E)chit chat,

take me to your (G#7)love shack.

Ma ma’s al ways got to (A)back track

when ev ’ry bod (E)y talks back.

Ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks.

(A)Ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks.

(B)Ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry (A)bod y talks back.

It start ed with a whis ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry bod y talks.

and that was when I kissed bod her.

talks, ev ’ry y talks.

(B)Ev ’ry bod y talks, ev ’ry (A)bod y talks

back.

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Everybody Talks by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Everybody Talks” by Glee Cast 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 E at 156 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 "Everybody Talks" 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 Talks"?: 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 Talks" use?: Just 6 chords: A, B, B7, C, E, G#7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.