Joker & The Thief

by Wolfmother

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Lyrics

I said the Jok er is a want ed man.

He makes his way in’ all a cross the the land.

I see him sift ing through the sand, so I’ll (F5)tell you all the sto ry ’bout the (G5)Jok er and the Thief in the night.

He’s al ways laugh ing in the midst of the pow er,

al ways liv ing in the fi nal ho ur.

The There is al ways sweet in the so ur, so (F5)we

are (G5)not

go ing (D5)home.

(D5)Can you see the Jok er fly ing (C5)o ver?

(D5)As she’s stand ing in a field of (C5)clo ver,

(F5)watch ing out

ev ’ry day.

I (G5)won der what would hap pen if he took her a way.

I When you see, er well, you might not know.

You get the feel in’ com in’ af ter the glow.

The vag a bond is mov in’ slow, so I’ll (F5)tell you all the sto ry ’bout the (G5)Jok er and the Thief in the night.

He’s All the peo ple that you see in the night er,

hold their dreams ing up the to the light.

ur.

The wild er beast is search ing for sight ur, and (F5)we

are (G5)not go ing (D5)home.

(D5)Can you see the Jok er fly ing (C5)o ver?

(D5)As she’s stand ing in a field of (C5)clo ver,

(F5)watch ing out

ev ’ry day.

I (G5)won der what would hap pen if he took her a way.

took her a way.

I said the Jok er is a want ed man.

He makes his way all a cross the land.

I see him sift ing through the sand, so I’ll (F5)tell you all the sto ry ’bout the (G5)Jok er and the Thief.

I said I’ll (F5)tell you all the sto ry ’bout the (G5)Jok er and the Thief.

I said I’ll tell you all a bout the (G5)Jok er and the Thief in the night.

Joker & The Thief by Wolfmother — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Joker & The Thief by Wolfmother 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 D at 100 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 "Joker & The Thief" 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 "Joker & The Thief"?
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 "Joker & The Thief" use?
Just 5 chords: C, Cped, Dpow, Fpow, Gped. Take it one section at a time.