Is "Gorilla" 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 "Gorilla"?

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.

What other Bruno Mars songs work for kids?

Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Gorilla

· by Bruno Mars

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Lyrics

Ooh,

I got a bod y full of liq uor with a (Bm)co caine kick er, and I’m feel in’ like I’m thir ty feet tall,

so (Bb)lay it down,

(C)lay it down.

You got your legs up in the sky with the (Bm)dev il in your eyes.

Let me (D6)hear you say you want it all.

(Bb)Say it now,

(C)say it now.

Look what you’re do in’,

look what you’ve done.

But in this (Em7)jun gle you can’t hide,

’cause what I (G5)got for you, I prom ise it’s a kill er.

You’ll be (A5)bang in’ on my chest, bang, bang, go ril la.

(Ooh,

hoo,

yeah.)

You and me, ba by, mak in’ (Bb)love like go (C)ril las.

(Ooh,

hoo,

yeah.)

You and me, ba by, mak in’ (Bb)love like go (C)ril las.

Yeah, got a fist ful of your hair, but you (Bm)don’t look like you’re scared; you just smile and tell me, “Dad dy, it’s yours,”

’cause (Bb)you know how I like it.

You’s a (C)dirt y lit tle lov er.

If the neigh bors call the cops, call the sher iff, call the (Bm)S.W.A.T., we don’t stop.

We keep (D6)rock in’ while they’re knock in’ on our (Gmaj7)door.

And you’re scream in’, (Bb)“Give it to me ba by, give it (C)to me moth er fuck er.”

Ooh, look what you’re do

in’, look what you’ve (E)done.

But in this (Em7)jun gle you can’t run,

’cause what I

I bet you nev er ev er felt so (Bm)good,

so (D)good.

I got your bod y trem bl in’ like it (Bm)should,

it (D)should.

You’ll (G7)nev er be the same, ba by, once I’m done with (A)you ooh ooh ooh ooh, yeah, (D)ooh,

yeah, (C)ooh hoo,

yeah, (G)ooh hoo.

Oh, you and me, ba by, mak in’ (Bb)love like go (C)ril las.

(Ooh,

hoo,

yeah.)

You and me, ba by, we’ll be (Bb)fuck in’ like go (C)ril las.

(Ooh,

hoo,

yeah.)

You and me, ba by, mak in’ (Bb)love like go (C)ril las.

Gorilla by Bruno Mars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Gorilla” by Bruno Mars 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 B at 69 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 "Gorilla" 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 "Gorilla"?: 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.
What other Bruno Mars songs work for kids?: Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.