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Man In The Box

· by Alice In Chains

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Lyrics

(E5)Da da da da da da da da da.

(E5)Da da da da da da da da da.

(E5)I’m

the man

in the box.

Bur

ied in

my shit.

(G)Won’t

you

come

and

save me,

save me.

(Em)Feed

my eyes.

(Can you sew them shut?) (Em)Je

sus Christ!

(De (A)ny your mak er.) (Em)He

who tries

(will be wast ed.) (Em)Feed

my eyes.

(Now you’ve sewn them shut.) (E5)I’m

the dog

who gets beat.

Shove

my nose

in shit.

(G)Won’t

you

come

and

save me,

save me.

(Em)Feed

my eyes.

(Can you sew them shut?) (Em)Je

sus Christ!

(De (A)ny your mak er.) (Em)He

who tries

(will be wast ed.) (Em)Feed

my eyes.

(Now you’ve sewn them shut.) you’ve sewn them shut.) (E5)Da da da da da da da da da.

Da da da da da da da da da.

Man In The Box by Alice In Chains — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Man In The Box” by Alice In Chains 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 "Man In The Box" 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 "Man In The Box"?: 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 "Man In The Box" use?: Just 6 chords: A, C, D, Em, Epow, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alice In Chains songs work for kids?: Try "WOULD?", "Nutshell(Unplugged)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.