Is "Let's Get Lifted" 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 "Let's Get Lifted"?

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 "Let's Get Lifted" use?

Just 4 chords: Am7, Bm7, Em, Em7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other John Legend songs work for kids?

Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Let's Get Lifted

· by John Legend

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Lyrics

Woh,

woh.

(Em7)I’ve got some thing new for you.

When it hits, you won’t know what to do.

(Am7)Re lax, let me (Bm7)move you.

But I’ll (Em7)Don’t re sist; it’s in the air.

Just one taste will take you there.

(Am7)Let it flow right (Bm7)through you.

And then I (Em7)know you’re get tin’ tir ed of the same ol’ thing.

in’; Well, I’m a break the rules, ny, gon na change the game.

in’.

(Am7)You’ll be scream in’ (Bm7)my name.

And (Em7)I’m a take you plac es you nev er seen.

Ya could n’t pic ture this in your wild est dreams.

But (Am7)don’t fear ’cause you’re here (Bm7)with me.

Let’s get (Em7)lift ed.

(Lift ed,

ooh.) (Am7)Ooh, I’m gon na get you high.

I’m (Bm7)real ly gon na blow your mind.

We’ll get (Em7)lift ed.

(Lift ed.

ooh.) You’re (Am7)gon na feel it in your soul.

And (Bm7)ba by, you will lose con trol.

We’ll get (Em7)lift ed.

(High, high, high, high, (Am7)high.)

Woh.

And (Em7)once you take a hit of this, When it you won’t ev er want to quit.

(Am7)You’ll be so ad (Bm7)dict ed.

But I’ll (Em7)have you spin nin’ ’round and ’round, cra zy, mak in’ freak y sounds.

(Am7)You won’t want to (Bm7)come down.

And then I’ll (Em7)have you see in’ things ed and hal lu ci nat in’; Well, e ven walk in’ fun ny, ’cause your legs are shak in’.

(Am7)All night we’ll be (Bm7)blaz in’.

I’ll (Em7)take you for a walk to the oth er side.

Ya We can get ture high and en joy the ride.

But (Am7)Hold tight; ’cause we’ll be (Bm7)all right.

We’ll get (Em7)lift ed.

(Lift ed,

ooh.) (Am7)Ooh, I’m gon na get you high.

I’m (Bm7)real ly gon na blow your mind.

We’ll get (Em7)lift ed.

(Lift ed.

ooh.) You’re (Am7)gon na feel it in your soul.

And (Bm7)ba by, you will lose con trol.

We’ll get (Em7)lift ed.

(High, high, high, high, (Am7)high.)

Woh.

And

So come on and (Em7)go with me… much I wan na show you.

I’ll take you high,

high.)

(Em7)go (So me… much I wan na show you.

I’ll take you high,

high.)

(So much I wan na show you.

I’ll take you (Am7)high,

high.)

Let's Get Lifted by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let's Get Lifted” by John Legend 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 E 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 "Let's Get Lifted" 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 "Let's Get Lifted"?: 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 "Let's Get Lifted" use?: Just 4 chords: Am7, Bm7, Em, Em7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other John Legend songs work for kids?: Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.