Hoist The Colours

by Hans Zimmer

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Lyrics

The king and his men stole the queen from her bed

Do and bound her in on her bones.

With The seas be the ours and the by il the pow’rs, we where we will, we’ll roam!

Yo,

ho,

haul to hands, geth er,

hoist the col ours high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we die.

The Some has have died and its some are a live

Do and oth ers sail ul the sea.

With the keys to the cage and the dev il to pay and lay to Fid dler’s Green!

Yo,

ho,

all to hands, geth er,

hoist the col ours high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we die.

The die.

Hoist The Colours by Hans Zimmer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hoist The Colours by Hans Zimmer 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Hoist The Colours" 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 "Hoist The Colours"?
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 Hans Zimmer songs work for kids?
Try "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)", "The Holiday (Main Theme)", "Angelica". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.