Human Of The Year

by Regina Spektor

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Hel lo, you hel lo, scared?

call ing a Carl Pro jek tor in ski to the front are whis of ing the ca the you.

dral.

You have (C#)won, dear sir.

like on the bench May I con grat u late you (Bm7)first?

ing spots are glis ten Oh, what an hon or.

(A)Hu man, (G)hu man of the (D)year, you

won.

(A)Hu man, (G)hu man of the (D)year, you

won.

Why are you so lo, scared?

You stand there shak ing in the pew; ski the i cons are whis of ing the to the you.

They’re just old (C#)men dear sir.

like on the bench May in the park, ex cept their (Bm7)bald ing spots are glis ten ing with an gold.

or.

(A)Hu man, (G)hu man of the (D)year, you

won.

(A)Hu man, (G)hu man of the (D)year, you

won.

Ah,

ah, ah,

(Em7)ah.

You have won.

Hal (D)le (A)lu jah.

Hal (D)le (A)lu jah.

(A7)Hal (D)le (A7)lu

(D)jah.

Hal (Ddim7)le

lu (A)jah.

Out side, the ca cars are had beep ing out a song just in your hon or.

And though they do not know it, all man kind are now your broth ers.

And thus, the ca the dral had spo ken, wish ing well to all us sin ners.

And with a sigh grew si lent ’til next year’s big hu man win ner.

Out side, the cars are beep ing out a song just in your hon or.

And though they do not know it, all man kind are now your broth (B7)ers, all man kind are now your broth ers.

(A)Hal (D)le (A)lu jah.

Hal (D)le (A)lu jah.

(A7)Hal (D)le (A7)lu

jah.

Hal (Ddim7)le

lu (A)jah.

Hel lo, hel lo,

call ing a Carl Pro jek tor in ski to the (Bm7)front

of the ca the dral.

You have won.

Human Of The Year by Regina Spektor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Human Of The Year by Regina Spektor 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 A at 111 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 "Human Of The Year" 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 "Human Of The Year"?
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 "Human Of The Year" use?
Just 16 chords: A, A7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, C#, C#7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.