Is "Lola" 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 "Lola"?

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 "Lola" use?

Just 9 chords: A, B, B7, C, C#m, D, E, F#7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Kinks songs work for kids?

Try "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY", "YOU REALLY GOT ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Lola

· by The Kinks

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Lyrics

I (E)met her in a club down in old So cal ho where when you (D)drink cham pagne she and it tastes just like cher ry (E)co la C O L A (A)co la.

She (E)walked up to me and she asked me to dance.

why I (D)asked her her name and in a dark brown voice she said, (E)“Lo la L O L A (A)Lo la la la la la (C)Lo la.”

Well, (E)I’m her not the world’s most in phy si cal guy, but when she (D)squeezed me tight she near ly broke my spine.

Oh my, (E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la.

Well, (E)I’m not to dumb, but I can’t un der stand why she (D)walked like a wom an in and talked like a Oh my, (E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la la la la la (C)Lo la.

Well,

Well, we (B7)drank cham pagne and danced all night (F#7)un der e lec tric can dle light.

She (A)picked me up and sat me on her knee and said, “Dear boy, won’t you come home with me?” Well, (E)I’m not the world’s most pas sion ate guy but when I (A)looked in her eyes, well, I (D)al most fell for my (E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la la la la la (C)Lo la.

(E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la la la la la (C)Lo la.

I (A)pushed (E)her a (B)way.

I (A)walked (E)to the (B)door.

I (A)fell (E)to the (B)floor.

I got (E)down (G#7)on my (C#m)knees

then (B)I looked at her, and she at me.

Well, (E)that’s the way that I want it to stay, and I al ways want it to (D)be that way for my (E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la.

(E)Girls will be boys, and boys will be girls, it’s a (A)mixed up, mud dled up, (D)shook up world ex cept for (E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la.

Well, (B7)I left home just a week be fore and (F#7)I’d nev er ev er kissed a wom an be fore.

But (A)Lo la smiled and took me by the hand and said, “Dear boy, I’m gon na make you a man.” Well, (E)I’m not the world’s most mas cu line man, but I (A)know what I am, and I’m (D)glad I’m a man and so is (E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la la la la la (C)Lo la.

(E)Lo la la la la la (A)Lo la la la la la (C)Lo la.

(C)Lo la.

Lola by The Kinks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lola” by The Kinks 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 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 "Lola" 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 "Lola"?: 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 "Lola" use?: Just 9 chords: A, B, B7, C, C#m, D, E, F#7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Kinks songs work for kids?: Try "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY", "YOU REALLY GOT ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.