Inside Out

by The Traveling Wilburys

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Lyrics

(out?) Look out your win dow;

the grass ain’t green.

It’s kind of yel low.

See what I (B)mean.

(out?) Look out your win dow;

the grass ain’t green.

It’s kind of yel low.

See what I (B)mean.

You know it’s (B)true.

And (C#m)it’s so (G#m)hard to fig ure what it’s (A6)all a bout.

When your out side’s in, (E)(in

out) and your down side’s up (E)(up side down) Yeah, your up side’s right.

(E)(right side up)

Yeah, (A)don’t it make you wan na twist and (F#m)shout when you’re (D)in side (F#m)shout when you’re (D)in side (E)out?

Be (G)care ful where you’re walk ing.

You might (G)step in some thing rough.

Be (G)care ful when you’re talk ing

and (C)say ing all that stuff.

Take (G)care when you are breath ing.

Some thing’s (G)fun ny in the air.

There’s (G)some things they’re not say ing ’bout what’s (C)hap pen ing out there.

It’s in side out.

Look in to the fu ture

with your mys tic crys tal ball.

See if it ain’t yel low.

(A)See if it’s there at all.

(C#m)Ain’t no (G#m)shad ow (C#m)of a doubt, ah, (C#m)don’t it (G#m)make you (C#m)wan na (A6)twist and shout?

When your out side’s in, (E)(in

out) and your down side’s up (E)(up side down) Yeah, your up side’s right.

(E)(right side up)

Yeah, (A)don’t it make you wan na twist and (F#m)shout when you’re (D)in side (E)out?

(E)In side out,

(E)right side up.

Yeah, (A)don’t it make you wan na twist and (F#m)shout when you’re (D)in side (E)out?

(D)In side (E)out,

(D)in side (E)out.

Inside Out by The Traveling Wilburys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Inside Out by The Traveling Wilburys 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 120 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 "Inside Out" 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 "Inside Out"?
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 "Inside Out" use?
Just 13 chords: A, A6, B, C, C#m, D, E, F#, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Traveling Wilburys songs work for kids?
Try "RUNAWAY", "NOT ALONE ANY MORE", "NOBODY'S CHILD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.