Maneater

by Nelly Furtado

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(CN.C.)(Oh.

Oh.

Oh.)

And Ev ’ry bod y, look at me, me.

I walk in the door, you start can scream dle ing.

Come on, ev ’ry bod y, what you here for?

Move you bod y a round like a nym pho.

Ev ’ry bod y, get your neck to crack a round.

All you cra zy peo ple, come on, jump a round.

I wan na see you all to on your knees, your knees.

Ei ther wan na be with me, or leave me.

A (G)man eat er, make you (Bm)work hard, make you spend (F#m)hard, make you want all (Bm)of her love.

She’s a (G)man eat er, make you (Bm)buy cars, make you cut (F#m)cords, make you fall real (Bm)hard in love.

She’s a (G6/9)man eat er, make you (Bm)work hard, make you spend (F#m)hard, make you want all (Bm)of her love.

She’s a (G6/9)man eat er, make you (Bm)buy cars, make you cut (F#m)cords, wish you nev er ev er (Bm)met her at all.

And when she walks, she walks with pas sion.

When she talks, she talks like she can han dle it.

When she asks for some thin’, boy, she means it, e ven if you nev er ev er seen it.

Ev ’ry bod y, get your neck to crack a round.

All you cra zy peo ple, come on, jump a round.

You’re do in’ an y thing to keep her by your side, be she says she love ya, love ya long time.

A (G)man eat er, make you (Bm)work hard, make you spend (F#m)hard, make you want all (Bm)of her love.

She’s a (G)man eat er, make you (Bm)buy cars, make you cut (F#m)cords, make you fall real (Bm)hard in love.

She’s a (G6/9)man eat er, make you (Bm)work hard, make you spend (F#m)hard, make you want all (Bm)of her love.

She’s a (G6/9)man eat er, make you (Bm)buy cars, make you cut (F#m)cords, wish you nev er ev er (Bm)met her at all.

(Bm)met her at all.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

(Ah.)

Yeah.

A (F#m)cords, wish you nev er ev er (Bm)met her at all.

No!

Nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say, girl?) You wish you’d nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say, girl?) You wish you’d nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say, girl?) You wish you’d nev er ev er

you say?

Come on!) You wish you’d nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say’, girl?) You wish you’d nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say, girl?) You wish you’d nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say’, girl?) You wish you’d nev er ev er met her at all.

(What you say, girl?) met her at all.

(Break!)

(I’ve been a round the world; I ain’t nev er seen a girl like this.) She’s a man eat er, a man eat er.

been a round the world; I ain’t nev er seen a girl like this.)

Maneater by Nelly Furtado — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maneater by Nelly Furtado 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 B at 130 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 "Maneater" 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 "Maneater"?
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 "Maneater" use?
Just 5 chords: Bm, C, F#m, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Nelly Furtado songs work for kids?
Try "TURN OFF THE LIGHT", "I'M LIKE A BIRD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.