Is "Maps" 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 "Maps"?

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 "Maps" use?

Just 7 chords: A, B, C, C#m, F#m, G#, G#pow. Take it one section at a time.

What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?

Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Maps

· by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

I miss (B)the taste of (C#m)the sweet it life;

I miss the map to a bet ter tion.

I’m search (B)ing for a song to (CN.C.)night;

I’m chang (B)ing all of (C#m)the sta tions.

I like (B)to think that (C#m)we had it all.

We drew a map to a bet ter place.

But on (B)that road I cir cle (CN.C.)for,

I’m chang (B)ing all of (C#m)the sta tions.

oh, ba (B)by, why did (C#m)you run a way?

I was there for you in your dark est times.

I was there for you in your dark est night.

But I (CN.C.)won der (A)where we (B)are when I was at my worst, down on my (A)knees,

and you said you had my back?

So I won der (A)where we (B)are that all the roads you took came back to (A)me?

(C#m)So I’m fol low ing the map that leads to (A)you, (B)the map that (C#m)leads to you.

Ain’t noth ing I can (A)do.

(B)The map that (C#m)leads to you.

Fol low ing, fol low ing, fol low ing to (A)you.

(B)The map that (C#m)leads to you.

Ain’t noth ing I can (A)do.

(B)The map that (C#m)leads to you.

Fol low (CN.C.)ing, fol low ing, fol low ing.

I hear (B)your voice in (C#m)my sleep at night.

How to (B)re sist (C#m)temp ta tion?

’Cause on (B)ly stran gers (C#m)come o ver me, and now I (A)can’t (B)get o ver you.

No, I just (A)can’t (B)get o ver you.

I was there (C#m)you.

Oh oh oh.

Ah.

Oh oh oh.

Ah.

Yeah yeah yeah.

Ah.

Ah ah, mm.

Ah.

Oh, I was there for you all in your dark est time.

Oh, I was there for you all in your dark est night.

Oh, I was there for you all in your dark est time.

Oh, I was there for you all in your dark est night.

Oh, I was dark est night.

But I won der (A)where we (B)are when I was at my worst, down on my (A)knees,

and you said you had my back?

So I won der (A)where we (B)are that all the roads you took came back to (A)me?

(C#m)So I’m fol low ing the map that leads to (A)you, (B)the map that (C#m)leads to you.

Ain’t noth ing I can (A)do.

(B)The map that (C#m)leads to you.

Fol low ing, fol low ing, fol low ing to (A)you.

(B)The map that (C#m)leads to you.

Ain’t noth ing I can (A)do.

(B)The map that (C#m)leads to (CN.C.)you.

Fol low ing, fol low ing, fol low ing.

Maps by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maps” by Maroon 5 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 120 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 "Maps" 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 "Maps"?: 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 "Maps" use?: Just 7 chords: A, B, C, C#m, F#m, G#, G#pow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.