Is "Jimmy Gets High" 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 "Jimmy Gets High"?

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 "Jimmy Gets High" use?

Just 14 chords: A, A6, A7, Bm, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, D, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Daniel Powter songs work for kids?

Try "BAD DAY", "FREE LOOP", "Bad Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Jimmy Gets High

· by Daniel Powter

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Lyrics

Jim my, you know

(D)ev ’ry bod y hates you when you’re liv ing off (D6)rock ’n’ roll, so you get high

to night.

And Jim my, you lied.

I (D)won der if you’ll ev er get your self back here a live, so you get high

to night.

’Cause you don’t need no bod y to make it on your own.

You don’t need no bod y, you’d rath er be a lone.

So Jim my gets (C#m7)high

to night,

and Jim my gets (C#m7)high

to night.

I (A)must con fess I’m a real live wire.

(F#m)Jim my, you and me will get a (A7)long a while.

Jim my gets (D)high

to night.

Jim my, you lied.

I’m (D)hop ing that soon, may be life, it don’t pass (D)you by.

So Jim my gets high

to night.

And Jim my, you know

ev ’ry bod y hates you when you’re liv ing off your rock ’n’ roll, so you get high

to night.

’Cause you don’t need no bod y to make it on your own.

You don’t need no bod y, you’d rath er be a lone.

So Jim my gets (C#m7)high

to night,

and Jim my gets (C#m7)high

to night.

(Esus)I (A)must con fess you’re a real live wire.

(F#m)Jim my, you and me will get a (A7)long a while.

So Jim my gets (D)high

to night.

(Bm7)I’ve been (A6)so con fused,

and I just hope it all gets back to you.

So Jim my gets (C#m7)high

to night.

I (A)must ad mit, I’m a real live wire.

(F#m)Jim my, you and me will get a (A7)long a while.

So Jim my gets (D)high

to night.

And I’m hop ing you’ll be (D)all right.

Jim my gets high

(Bm7)to night.

And I’m hop ing you’ll be (D)all right.

Jim my gets high

(Bm7)to night.

Jim my, you know

ev ’ry bod y hates you when you’re liv ing off rock ’n’ roll,

so you get high.

Jimmy Gets High by Daniel Powter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Jimmy Gets High” by Daniel Powter 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 73 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 "Jimmy Gets High" 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 "Jimmy Gets High"?: 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 "Jimmy Gets High" use?: Just 14 chords: A, A6, A7, Bm, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, D, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Daniel Powter songs work for kids?: Try "BAD DAY", "FREE LOOP", "Bad Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.