Is "Girls On Film" 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 "Girls On Film"?

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 "Girls On Film" use?

Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dm, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Duran Duran songs work for kids?

Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Girls On Film

· by Duran Duran

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Lyrics

See them walk (G5)ing hand in (D5)hand a cross the bridge (C5)at mid night,

heads turn (G5)ing as the (D5)lights flash ing out; (C5)it’s so bright.

Then (A5)walk right out to the four (G5)line track.

There’s a (D5)cam ’ra roll ing on her back,

(G5)on her back,

(C5)and I (A5)sense the rhy thm hum (G5)ming in a (D5)fren zy all the way (C5)down her spine.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(E5)Girls (C)on film.

(A5)Lip stick cher (G5)ry all o ver the lens (C5)as she’s fall ing,

and miles of sharp (G5)blue (D)wa ter com ing in (C5)where she lies.

The (A5)div ing man’s com ing up (G5)for air ’cause the (D5)crowd all love pull ing Dol ly by the hair,

(G5)by the hair.

(C5)And she (A5)won ders how she ev (G5)er got here as she goes un (C5)der a gain.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Two min utes lat er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Got your pic ture.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

Wid er, ba by.

Smil ing, you just (Dm)made a mil lion.

(Am)Fus es pump ing live (Dm)heat twist ing out on a wire.

Take (Am)one last glimpse in to the night; I’m (Dm)touch ing close, I’m hold ing bright,

hold ing tight.

Give me (Am)shud ders in a (Am7)whis per, take me (D)up ’til I’m (Dm)shoot ing star.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(She’s more than a la dy.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Two min utes lat er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(She’s (See you to geth er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

(A5)Girls (Em)on (D)film.

(Two (See you lat er.) (E5)Girls (C)on (Am)film.

Girls (Em)on (Am)film.

Girls On Film by Duran Duran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Girls On Film” by Duran Duran 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 A at 132 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 "Girls On Film" 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 "Girls On Film"?: 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 "Girls On Film" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dm, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duran Duran songs work for kids?: Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.