Is "Follow Your Arrow" 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 "Follow Your Arrow"?

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 "Follow Your Arrow" use?

Just 6 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Kacey Musgraves songs work for kids?

Try "RAINBOW", "LOVE IS A WILD THING", "MERRY GO ROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Follow Your Arrow

· by Kacey Musgraves

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Lyrics

If you (F)save your self for mar riage, you’re a bore.

If you don’t (Dm)save your self for mar riage, you’re a hor ri ble per son.

If (Bb)you won’t have a drink, then you’re a prude.

But they’ll (Gm7)call you a drunk as soon as (C)you down the first one.

If (F)you can’t lose the weight, then you’re just fat.

But (Dm)if you lose too much, then you’re on crack.

You’re (Bb)damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t.

So, you (Gm7)might as well just do what (C)ev er you want.

So, (F)make lots of noise,

(Dm)kiss lots of boys, or (F)kiss lots of girls if that’s (Gm7)some thin’ you’re (C7)in to.

When the straight and nar row (C)gets a (Dm)lit tle too straight, roll up a joint, or don’t.

Just (F)fol low your ar row wher (C)ev er it (F)points.

(C)Yeah, (Dm)fol low your (F)ar row wher (C)ev er it points.

If (F)you don’t go to church, you’ll go to hell.

If you’re the first one on the front row, you’re a self right eous son of a...

(Bb)Can’t win for los in’, you’ll just dis ap point ’em.

Just (Gm7)’cause you can’t beat ’em, don’t (C)mean you should join ’em.

So, (F)make lots of noise,

(Dm)kiss lots of boys, or (F)kiss lots of girls if that’s (Gm7)some thin’ you’re (C7)in to.

When the straight and nar row gets a (Dm)lit tle too straight, roll up a joint, or don’t.

Just (F)fol low your ar row wher (C)ev er it (F)points.

(C)Yeah, (Dm)fol low your (F)ar row wher (C)ev er it (F)points.

Say what you think,

(Dm)love who you love, ’cause (F)you just get so man y (Dm)trips ’round the sun.

Yeah, you (Bb)on ly,

(Gm7)on

ly live (F)once.

So, (F)points.

Follow Your Arrow by Kacey Musgraves — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Follow Your Arrow” by Kacey Musgraves 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 Bb at 90 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 "Follow Your Arrow" 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 "Follow Your Arrow"?: 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 "Follow Your Arrow" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kacey Musgraves songs work for kids?: Try "RAINBOW", "LOVE IS A WILD THING", "MERRY GO ROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.