Is "I've Got The Music In Me" 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 "I've Got The Music In Me"?

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 "I've Got The Music In Me" use?

Just 20 chords: A, Ab, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj, C, C7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.

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I've Got The Music In Me

· by Kiki Dee

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Lyrics

Ain’t got no trou bles in my life.

No fool ish dreams to make me cry.

I’m nev er fright ened or wor ried;

I know I’ll al ways get by.

I get up,

I cool (C)down.

If some thing (Gm7)gets in my way, I go ’round it.

(Gm11)Don’t let (G)life

get me (C)down;

I’m gon na take life the way that I (G)found it.

I’ve got the mu sic in me.

(Bb6)Yeah, (Am)yeah, (D)yeah, (G13)yeah.

They say that life is a cir cle,

but that ain’t the way that I found it.

Gon na move in a straight line,

(Gm7)keep ing my feet firm ly on the (G)ground.

I heat up;

I cool (C)down.

I’ve got words in my head, so I say them.

Don’t let (Gm7)life get me down.

Catch a hold of my blues and just play them.

I’ve got the mu sic in me.

Well, well, (D)well, (G7)well.

I’ve got the mu sic, I’ve got the mu sic.

I’ve got the (Bb)mu sic, mu sic in me.

(I’ve got it.

(C7)I’ve got it.) (G)(Bow!) Real funk y.

(Za dat du (C)bow!) Real good.

(Bow, (Bb)bow!) Gon na tell ya, (D)I’m in the neigh bor hood.

Gon na fly like a bird on the wing.

Hold (Bb)on to your hat.

Got ta sing.

(Sing, sing, sing, sing.) I heat up, cool down.

I’ve got words in my head, so I say them.

Yeah, yeah, (Gsus)yeah.

Don’t let ’em get you down.

Catch a hold of my blues and just (D)sing it.

I’ve got the (G7)mu sic in me.

I’ve got the mu sic in me.

(Mu sic in me.) I’ve got the mu sic in me.

I’ve got the (C9)mu sic in me.

I’ve got the mu sic in me.

(G)(Yeah, (C)yeah, (Bb)yeah, (G)yeah.) (I’ve, I’ve got the mu sic in got the (C)mu sic in me.) the mu sic in got the (Bb)mu sic, I’ve got the mu sic in me.) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I’ve got the mu sic in I’ve got the (C)mu sic in me.

the mu sic in (I’ve got the...) (Bb)(Bow!) I’ve got the mu sic.

(A)(Bow!) Pret ty mu sic.

(Ab)(Bow!) I’ve got the sweet

mu sic in (G)me.

Oh Lord, (C)I’ve got (G)the mu sic in me.

Hey!

Don’t let it get you down.

(D)Yeah.

I’ve got the mu sic in me.

So good to have the mu sic in me.

Yes, yes, yes, yeah.

I’ve got the (C)mu sic in me.

I’ve got the, (Bb6)(Bow!) I’ve got the mu sic.

(A)(Bow!) Sweet mu sic.

(Ab)(Bow!) I’ve got the mu sic

in (G)me.

(Bow!)

I've Got The Music In Me by Kiki Dee — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I've Got The Music In Me” by Kiki Dee 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 G at 116 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 "I've Got The Music In Me" 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 "I've Got The Music In Me"?: 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 "I've Got The Music In Me" use?: Just 20 chords: A, Ab, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj, C, C7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.