Is "Harder To Breathe" 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 "Harder To Breathe"?

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 "Harder To Breathe" use?

Just 9 chords: Bpow, C, C#dim7, C#m, C#pow, F#m6, F#pow, G#7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?

Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Harder To Breathe

· by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

How dare you say that my be hav ior’s un ac cept a ble, so con de scend ing, un nec es sar i ly crit i cal.

I have the ten den cy of get ting ver y phys i cal, so watch your step ’cause if I do you’ll need a mir a cle.

You drain me dry and make me won der why I’m e ven here.

The dou ble vi sion I was see ing is fi a nal ly clear.

You want to stay but you know ver y well I want you gone.

Not fit to funk in’ tread the ground that I am walk ing on.

When it gets (G#5)cold out side and ya got no bod y to (F#5)love,

woah,

you’ll un der stand what I (G#5)mean when I say there’s no (B5)way we’re gon na give (F#5)up, yeah, yeah, yeah.

And like a lit tle girl (G#5)cries in the face of a mon ster that lives in her (F#5)dreams,

woah.

(CN.C.)Is there an y one out there ’cause it’s get ting hard er and hard er to breathe?

What you are do ing is screw ing things up in side my head.

You should know bet ter, you nev er lis tened to a word I said.

Clutch ing your pil low and writh ing in a na ked sweat gone.

hop ing some bod y some day will do you like I did.

on.

When it gets (G#5)cold out side and ya got no bod y to (F#5)love,

woah,

you’ll un der stand what I (G#5)mean when I say there’s no (B5)way we’re gon na give (F#5)up, yeah, yeah, yeah.

And like a lit tle girl (G#5)cries in the face of a mon ster that lives in her (F#5)dreams,

woah.

(CN.C.)Is there an y one out there ’cause it’s get ting hard er and hard er to breathe?

Is there an y one out there ’cause it’s get ting (G#7)hard er and hard er to (C#5)breathe?

(CN.C.)Is there an y one out there ’cause it’s get ting hard er and hard er to breathe?

And does it kill, does it burn, is it (F#m6)pain ful to learn that it’s me that has all the con (F#m6)trol?

Does it thrill, does it sting when you (F#m6)feel what I bring and you wish that you had me to (F#m6)hold?

When it gets (G#5)cold (CN.C.)Is there an y one out there ’cause it’s get ting hard er and hard er to breathe?

Harder To Breathe by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Harder To Breathe” by Maroon 5 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 100 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 "Harder To Breathe" 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 "Harder To Breathe"?: 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 "Harder To Breathe" use?: Just 9 chords: Bpow, C, C#dim7, C#m, C#pow, F#m6, F#pow, G#7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.