Maniac

by Michael Sembello

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Just a (C)small town girl on a (Em6/9)Sat ur day night, look ing (Em9)for the fight of her life;

in the (Bm)real time world no one (D)sees her at all, they (G)all say she’s cra zy.

(B)Lock ing (C)rhy thms your to the that (Em6/9)beat of her heart, chang ing (Em9)move ment in to light,

she has (Bm)danced in to the there’s (D)dan ways ger zone when the (G)danc er be comes the dance.

There’s a cold kin et ic heat strug gling, stretch ing for the peak,

nev er stop ping with her head a gainst the wind.

She’s a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor

and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.

She’s (Bm)a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor

and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.

On the (C)ice blue line of in (Em6/9)san ur i ty is a (Em9)place most nev of er see;

it’s a (Bm)hard won place of one (D)mys her ter y, touch (G)it, but can’t hold it.

(B)Lock You (C)work all your life for that (Em6/9)mo ment in time, it could (Em9)come or pass you by.

It’s a (Bm)push, shove world but there’s (D)al ways a chance if the (G)hun ger stays comes the night.

It can cut you like a knife if the gift be comes the fire

on the wire ping be tween will and what will be.

She’s a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor

and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.

She’s (Bm)a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor

and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.

On the

She’s a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor

and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.

She’s (Bm)a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor

and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.

She’s (Bm)a ma

Maniac by Michael Sembello — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maniac by Michael Sembello 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 C at 144 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 "Maniac" 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 "Maniac"?
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 "Maniac" use?
Just 15 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B, B7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.