Is "Magic" 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 "Magic"?

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 "Magic" use?

Just 5 chords: Bbpow, C, Ebpow, Fpow, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.

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Magic

· by B.o.B. featuring Rivers Cuomo

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Lyrics

I’ve got the mag ic in me.

(I got the mag ic, ba (G5)Ev ’ry time I touch that track it turns in to gold.

(Yes, it turns to gold.) (G5)Ev ’ry bod y knows I’ve got the mag ic in me.

(I’ve got the mag ic, ba (G5)When I hit the floor, the girls come snap pin’ at me.

(They be snap pin’, Now (G5)ev ’ry bod y wants a burst of mag ic, mag ic, (Eb5)mag ic, (G5)mag ic, mag ic, (F5)mag ic, (Bb5)mag ic, mag ic, (Eb5)mag ic, ah ooh,

I got the mag ic in me.

I’ve got the mag ic in me.

(I got the mag ic, ba (G5)Ev by.) time I touch that track it turns in to gold.

(Yes, it turns to gold.) (G5)Ev ’ry bod y knows I’ve got the mag ic in me.

(I’ve got the mag ic, ba (G5)When I hit the floor, the girls come snap pin’ at me.

(They be snap pin’, Now (G5)ev ’ry bod y wants a burst of mag ic, mag ic, (Eb5)mag ic, (G5)mag ic, mag ic, (F5)mag ic, (Bb5)mag ic, mag ic, (Eb5)mag ic, ah ooh,

I got the mag ic in me.

I’ve got the mag ic in me.

Hey, that, that, I got that.

Hey, I got the mag ic in me.

Ah ha, ha,

(G5)(Ooh.) ah, ah, ah, ah.

I’ve got the mag ic in me.

Magic by B.o.B. featuring Rivers Cuomo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Magic” by B.o.B. featuring Rivers Cuomo 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 Eb at 160 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with power chords in E♭ — your left hand will cycle through E♭, B♭, F, and G power chords using that steady root-fifth shape, plus one standard C triad that sneaks in and can trip you up if you're on autopilot. The oompah bass pattern gives your left hand a bouncy root-then-chord alternation, but at 160 BPM it moves quickly, so start at half tempo and lock that pattern in before adding the right hand. When you bring hands together, the trickiest moment is usually the transition into and out of that C chord — your hand shape changes just enough to cause hesitation, so loop that specific passage until it feels automatic. Keep your wrist relaxed; any tension will snowball at this tempo. Once this clicks, you'll have real fluency reading power-chord lead sheets across pop and rock, which opens up a huge chunk of the repertoire.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Magic" 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 "Magic"?: 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 "Magic" use?: Just 5 chords: Bbpow, C, Ebpow, Fpow, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.