Hoist The Colours

by Hans Zimmer

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Lyrics

The (Am)king and his men stole the queen from her bed

and you bound her in on her (E)bones.

The the seas be the ours and the (E7)by il the pow’rs, we (E)where we will, we’ll (Am)roam!

Yo,

ho,

haul to geth er,

hoist the col ours (E7)high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we (Am)die.

(Am)Some has have died and its some are a live

and you oth ers sail ul the (E)sea.

With the keys to the cage and the (E7)dev il to pay and (E)lay to Fid dler’s (Am)Green!

Yo,

ho,

haul to geth er,

hoist the col ours (E7)high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we (Am)die.

(Am)die.

The (Am)bell has been raised from its wa ter y grave.

Do you hear its sep ul chral (E)tone?

A the call to the all, pay the (E7)heed il the squall and (E)turn your sails to (Am)home.

Yo,

ho,

haul to geth er,

hoist the col ours (E7)high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we (Am)die.

(Am)die.

The (Am)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 110 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 "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.