Kidnap The Sandy Claws (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)

by Danny Elfman

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(Am)La, la, la, la, la, la.

La, la, la, la, (Fm)la.

(Am)La, la, la, la, la, la.

(F)La, la, (E)la, la, (Am)la.

Kid nap the Sand y Claws, lock him up real (Fm)tight.

(Am)Throw a way the key and then (F)turn off (E)all the (Am)lights.

First we’re going to set some bait in side a nas ty trap and (E)wait.

(Am)When he comes a (Fm)sniff ing, we will (Am)snap the trap and (E)close the (Am)gate.

(Am)Wait!

I’ve got a bet ter plan to catch this big red lob ster man.

Let’s pop him in a (Fm)boil ing pot and (Am)when he’s done we’ll (E)but ter him (Am)up!

(Am)Kid nap the Sand y Claws, throw him in a (Fm)box.

(Am)Bur y him for nine ty years, (F)then see (E)if he (Am)talks.

Then (Em)Mis ter Oog ie Boog ie Man

(Em)can take the whole thing o ver then.

He’ll (Em)be so pleased, I do de clare,

(Em)that (B)he will cook him rare!

(Em)I say that we take a can non, aim it at his door, and (B)then (Em)knock three times, and (Cm)when he an swers, (Em)Sand y Claws will be no more.

You’re so stu pid, think now.

If we blow him up to smith er eens, we may lose some (Cm)piec es and then (Em)Jack will beat us black and green.

(Am)Kid nap the Sand y Claws, tie him in a (Fm)bag.

(Am)Throw him in the o cean, then (F)see if (E)he is (Am)sad.

Be cause (E7)Mis ter Oog ie (Am)Boog ie is the (E7)mean est guy a (Am)round.

If (Bb)I were on his Boog ie list, (E)I’d get out of town!

He’ll (Am)be so pleased by our suc cess

(Am)that he’ll re ward us too, I’ll bet.

Per (Am)haps he’ll make his spe cial brew

of (E)snake and spi der stew.

(Am)We’re his lit tle hench men and we take our job with (E)pride.

We (Am)do our best to (Bdim)please him and (Am)stay on his good side.

I (Dm)wish my co horts weren’t so dumb.

I’m (Am)not the dumb one!

You’re no fun.

(B)Shut up!

Make me!

(F)see what (E)makes him (Am)tick!

Kid nap the Sand dy Claws, chop him in to (Fm)bits.

(Am)Mis ter Oog ie Boog ie is (F)sure to (E)get his (Am)kicks.

Kid nap the Sand y Claws, see what we will (Fm)see.

(Am)Lock him in a cage and then (D)throw a (E)way the (F)key.

Kidnap The Sandy Claws (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) by Danny Elfman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Kidnap The Sandy Claws (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)” by Danny Elfman 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 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Kidnap The Sandy Claws (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" 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 "Kidnap The Sandy Claws (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
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?
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