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Machine

· by Regina Spektor

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Lyrics

(Cm)My

(Cm)eyes are bi (Gsus)fo

(G)cal,

(Ab)my

(Ab)hands are sub (Gsus)joint

(G)ed.

(Fm7)I

(Ab)live in the (Gsus)fu

(G)ture,

(Ab)in my (Cm)pre war a (Cm)part

(G)ment.

(Cm)And I (Cm)count all my bless (G)ings.

(Ab)I have (Cm)friends in high (Gsus)plac

(G)es,

(Fm7)and I’m (Ab)up grad ed (Gsus)dai

(G)ly.

(Ab)All my (Ab)wires with out (Gsus)trac

(G)es.

(Cm)Hooked in to ma chine,

(Fm6)hooked in to ma chine,

(Cm)hooked in to ma chine.

I’m (Fm6)hooked in to, (G7)hooked in to, (Cm)hooked in to ma chine,

(Fm6)hooked in to ma chine,

(Cm)hooked in to ma chine.

I’m (Fm6)hooked in to, (G7)hooked in to ma chine.

(Cm)I col (Cm)lect my (Gsus)mo

(Gm)ments

(Ab)in to (Ab)a cor re spond (G)ence.

(Fm7)With a (Ab)might i er (Gsus)pow

(G)er,

(Ab)who just (Cm)lacks my per (Cm)spec

(G)tives.

(Cm)And who (Cm)lacks my or (Gsus)gan

(G)ics

(Ab)and who (Cm)cov ets my (Gsus)de

(G)fects.

(Fm7)And I’m (Ab)down load ed (Gsus)dai

(G)ly,

(Ab)I am (Ab)part of a com (Gsus)pos

(G)ite.

Ah,

ah.

(G7)Ah,

(G7)ah,

(C)ah,

ah,

(G7)ah,

(Cm)Ev ’ry (Cm)thing’s pro (Gsus)vid

(G)ed,

(Ab)con sum (Ab)mate con (Gsus)sum

(G)er.

(Fm7)Part of (Ab)world ly tak (G)ing, a (Ab)part from (Cm)world ly (Cm)trou

(G)bles.

(Cm)Liv ing in your (Cm)pre war a (Gsus)part

(G)ment,

(Ab)soon to be your (Cm)post war a (Gsus)part

(G)ment.

(Fm7)And you (Ab)live in the (Gsus)fu

(Cm)ture and the (Fm6)fu ture is (Gsus)here.

It’s bright, it’s (Fm6)now.

Machine by Regina Spektor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Machine” by Regina Spektor 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 Ab at 90 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 "Machine" 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 "Machine"?: 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 "Machine" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, C, Cm, Fm, Fm6, Fm7, G, G7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?: Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.