Fake Plastic Trees

by Radiohead

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Lyrics

Her green plas tic wa ter ing can

for her fake Chi nese rub (C#m)ber plant

in fake plas bles

tic (Dsus2)earth

that she bought from a rub ber (Asus)man

in a town full of rub (C#m)ber plans

but grav to get rid

of it self.

(A)It wears (A)her out,

it wears her out,

it wears her out,

it wears her out.

She lives with a bro ken ing can

for a cracked pol y sty (C#m)rene man

who just crum bles

and (Dsus2)burns.

that He used to do sur ger (Asus)y

in for girls in the eight (C#m)ber ies,

but grav i ty al

of it ways

(A)It wears (A)him out,

it wears him out,

it wears him out,

it wears her out.

it wears...

She looks like the real

(Asus)thing,

she tastes like the real

thing,

my fake plas

tic love.

But I can’t help the feel

ing

I could blow through the ceil

ing

if I just turn

and (Dsus2)run.

And it wears me out,

it wears me out,

it wears me out,

it wears

me out.

And if I could be

who you want ed,

if I could be

(Asus)who you want (A)ed

(C#m)all

the time,

all

the time,

ah, (A)ah,

ah.

Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œFake Plastic Trees” by Radiohead in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 A at 74 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "Fake Plastic Trees" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Fake Plastic Trees"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Fake Plastic Trees" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Amaj7, Asus4, Bmin, C#m, D, Dmaj9, Dsus2. Take it one section at a time.
What other Radiohead songs work for kids?
Try "CREEP", "KARMA POLICE", "CREEP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.