Ex's & Oh's

by Elle King

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Well, I had me a boy, lov er turned down him in in New to Or a man.

leans; kept I him showed warm him all in the the things win ter, that left he him did n’t un der stand, whoa, my,

then I let him go (Am)go.

Now, there’s one in Cal i for nia who’s been curs ing my name so ’cause the I found me a bet ter lov er in the U.

K., hey, hey,

un til I made my get a (Am)way.

(CN.C.)One, two three, they gon na run back to me, ’cause I’m climb the in’ best o ver ba moun by tains that and they nev er got ta keep.

One, two three, they gon na run back to me.

They al ways wan na come, but they nev er wan na leave.

(C)Ex ’s and the (G)oh oh oh’s, they (Am)haunt me like (E7)gho o osts.

They (C)want me to make ’em (G)oh oh, oh.

They (D)won’t let (F)go, ex ’s and (Am)oh’s.

I had a sum mer boy, lov er turned down him in in New to Or a man.

leans; kept I him showed warm him all in the the things win ter, that left he him fro zen in the spring.

My, my,

how the sea sons go (Am)by.

Now, there’s I in get i high nia and I love to get low, so ’cause the hearts found keep a break ing and the heads the just roll.

You know

that’s how the sto ry get a (Am)goes.

(CN.C.)One, two three, they gon na run back to me, ’cause I’m climb the in’ best o ver ba moun by tains that and they sail in’ o ver seas.

One, two three, they gon na run back to me.

They al ways wan na come, but they nev er wan na leave.

(C)Ex ’s and the (G)oh oh oh’s, they (Am)haunt me like (E7)gho o osts.

They (C)want me to make ’em (G)oh oh, oh.

They (D)won’t let (F)go, ex ’s and (Am)oh’s.

I

(Am)oh’s.

Ex's & Oh's by Elle King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ex's & Oh's” by Elle King 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 126 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 "Ex's & Oh's" 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 "Ex's & Oh's"?
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.