Is "Hungry Like The Wolf" 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 "Hungry Like The Wolf"?

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 "Hungry Like The Wolf" use?

Just 6 chords: C, D, E, Em7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Duran Duran songs work for kids?

Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Hungry Like The Wolf

· by Duran Duran

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Lyrics

Dark en the cit y, night is a wire.

Steam in the sub way, by the earth is a fire.

Do do (D)do do do do do do do do do do do do do.

Wom an, you want me; on your give me a sign,

and catch my breath ing e ven clos er be hind.

Do do (D)do do do do do do do do do do do do do.

In touch with the ground,

I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

Smell like I (C)sound, I’m lost in a crowd, and I’m hun gry like the wolf.

Strad dle the line in dis cord and rhyme, I I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

Mouth is a (C)live with juic es like wine, and I’m (F)hun gry like the wolf.

Stalked in the for est, too close to hide.

I’ll be up sub way, by the moon light a side.

Do do (D)do do do do do do do do do do do do do.

High an, blood want me; on your skin, it’s so tight.

You feel my heat; I’m just a mo ment be hind.

Do do (D)do do do do do do do do do do do do do.

In touch with the ground,

I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

Scent and a (C)sound, I’m lost and I’m found, and I’m hun gry like the wolf.

Strut on a line, it’s dis cord and rhyme, I howl and I whine, I’m af ter you.

Mouth is a (C)live, all run ning in side, and I’m (F)hun gry like the wolf.

Hun gry like the wolf.

Burn ing the ground, I break from the crowd,

I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

I smell like I (C)sound, I’m lost and I’m found, and I’m (F)hun gry like the wolf.

Strut on a line, it’s dis cord and rhyme,

I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

Mouth is a (C)live with juic es like wine, and I’m (F)hun gry like the wolf.

Burn ing the ground, I break from the crowd,

I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

A scent and a (C)sound, I’m lost and I’m found, and I’m (F)hun gry like the wolf.

Strut on a line, it’s dis cord and rhyme,

I’m on the hunt, I’m af ter you.

Mouth is a (C)live with juic es like wine, and I’m (F)hun gry like the wolf.

Burn ing the ground,

Hungry Like The Wolf by Duran Duran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran 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 124 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 "Hungry Like The Wolf" 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 "Hungry Like The Wolf"?: 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 "Hungry Like The Wolf" use?: Just 6 chords: C, D, E, Em7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duran Duran songs work for kids?: Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.