Ironic

by Alanis Morissette

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An (C)old It (F)man when

(C)turned nine ty (Dm)eight.

fly.

He won the (C)lot ter y (F)case

and (Dm)died the next day.

bye.

He It’s a (F)black whole fly life when in your (Dm)Char don nay, knife.

and it’s a (F)death row par don thought, two (C)min utes too (Dm)late.

Is n’t it i (C)ron ic...

don’t you (C)think?

It’s like rain

on your (C)wed ding (Dm)day.

It’s the free (C)ride

when you’ve (C)al read y (Dm)paid.

It’s the good ad (C)vice

that you (C)just did n’t (Dm)take.

And (Eb)who would have (Bb)thought...

it fig (C)ures.

Mis ter (C)Play fic (F)Safe when

(C)was a fraid (Dm)to fly.

He packed his (C)suit ing” y (F)sign

and (Dm)kissed his kids good break.

He wait ed (F)his thou damn spoons when all to (Dm)take that flight, knife.

and as the (F)plane crashed down, he thought, “Well, (C)is n’t that (Dm)nice?” Is n’t it i (C)ron ic...

don’t you (C)think?

It’s like rain

on your (C)wed ding (Dm)day.

It’s the free (C)ride

when you’ve (C)al read y (Dm)paid.

It’s the good ad (C)vice

that you (C)just did n’t (Dm)take.

And (Eb)who would have (Bb)thought...

it fig (C)ures.

Mis ter (C)ures.

Well, (Bb)life has a fun ny way of sneak ing up (C)on you when you think ev ’ry thing’s O.

K.

and (Bb)ev ’ry thing’s go ing right.

And (Bb)life has a fun ny way of help ing you (C)out when you think ev ’ry thing’s gone wrong and (Bb)ev ’ry thing blows up in your face.

A (C)meet ing the man of (F)my dreams and then meet ing his (C)beau ti ful (Dm)wife.

And is n’t it i (C)ron ic,

don’t you (C)think?

A lit tle too i (C)ron ic,

and yeah, I (C)real ly do (Dm7)think it’s like rain

on your (C)wed ding (Dm)day.

It’s the free (C)ride

when you’ve (C)al read y (Dm)paid.

It’s the good ad (C)vice

that you (C)just did n’t (Dm)take.

And (Eb)who would have (Bb)thought...

it fig (C)ures.

And you know (Bbmaj7)life has a fun ny way of sneak ing up on (C)you.

(Bbmaj7)Life has a fun ny, fun ny way

of help ing you out,

help ing you (Bbmaj7)out.

Ironic by Alanis Morissette — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ironic by Alanis Morissette 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 Bb at 88 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 "Ironic" 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 "Ironic"?
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 Alanis Morissette songs work for kids?
Try "IRONIC", "YOU LEARN", "YOU OUGHTA KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.