Is "Fox On The Run" 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 "Fox On The Run"?

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 "Fox On The Run" use?

Just 7 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, B, Bpow, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.

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Fox On The Run

· by Steve Priest

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Lyrics

(B5)I, (I, I) you) don’t wan na know your name

but ’cause (E5)you you don’t are look the same,

the (A5)way you did be fore.

O kay, I, (o kay, (I, o kay,) I,) you (A5)think you got (E5)a pret ty face

but the (A5)rest of you (E5)is out of place.

You (A5)looked al right be fore.

(E)Fox (B)on the run.

You scream (B)and (E)ev ’ry (B)bod y comes a run (B)ning.

(E)Take a (B)run and hide your self (B)a (A)way.

Fox y on the run.

(A)F fox (B)y, (E)fox (B)on the run and hide (B5)a (E5)way.

(B5)You, (you, I) you) don’t wan na ev ’ry band

but ’cause (E5)you you don’t are sec ond hand.

I’ve (A5)heard it all be fore.

O kay, I, (o kay, (I, o kay,) I,) you (A5)think don’t wan (E5)na know your name

but ’cause (A5)you of don’t (E5)is look the same,

the (A5)way you did be fore.

(E)Fox (B)on the run.

You scream (B)and (E)ev ’ry (B)bod y comes a run (B)ning.

(E)Take a (B)run and hide your self (B)a (A)way.

Fox y on the run.

(A)F fox (B)y, (E)fox (B)on the run and hide (B5)a (E5)way.

(E5)way.

F fox y (A)way.

on the run.

(E)Fox (B)on the (A)run.

Fox On The Run by Steve Priest — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fox On The Run” by Steve Priest 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 123 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 "Fox On The Run" 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 "Fox On The Run"?: 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 "Fox On The Run" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, B, Bpow, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.