Heathens

by Twenty One Pilots

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(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves.

You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves.

You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse.

(C)Wel come to the room of peo ple who have rooms of peo ple that they (Em)loved one day, docked a way.

(Am)Just be cause we check the guns at the door does n’t mean our (Em)brains ’ll change from hand gre nades.

You’ll nev er know the (Am)psy cho path sit ting next to (Em)you.

You’ll nev er know the mur der er sit ting next to (C)you.

You’ll think, “How’d I (Am)get here, sit ting next to (B)you?” But af ter all I’ve said, please don’t for get.

We don’t deal with out sid ers ver y well.

They say new com ers have a cer tain smell.

You have trust is sues, not to men tion, they say they can smell your in ten tions.

You’ll nev er know the (Am)freak show sit ting next to (E5)you.

You’ll have some weird peo ple sit ting next to (C)you.

You’ll think, “How’d I (Am)get here, sit ting next to (B)you?” But af ter all I’ve said, please don’t for get.

Watch it.

Watch it.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves.

You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

Watch it.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

Watch it.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

(C)Why’d you come?

You knew you should have (E5)stayed.

I (C)tried to warn you (Am)just to stay a (E5)way.

And (C)now they’re out (Am)side, read y to (E)bust.

It (C)looks like you (Am)might be one of (E)us.

Heathens by Twenty One Pilots — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots 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 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Heathens" 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 "Heathens"?
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.