Is "Misery" 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 "Misery"?

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 "Misery" use?

Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, D, Em, F#m7, +1 more. 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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Misery

· by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

Oh, yeah.

Oh, (C)yeah.

So scared of break ing it that (B7)you won’t let it bend,

and I wrote two hun dred let ters (B7)I will nev er send.

Some times these cuts are so much (B7)deep er than they seem.

It’s not rath er cov er up; I’d (B7)rath er let them bleed.

So (C)let me be and I’ll (B7)set you free.

I (Am7)am in (D)mis er y.

There (Em)ain’t no (Am7)bod y who can (D)com fort me, oh, yeah.

Why (Am7)won’t you (D)an swer me?

The (Em)si lence is (Am7)slow ly (D)kill ing me, oh, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Your (CN.C.)salt y skin and how it (B7)mix es in with mine,

and the way it feels to be com (B7)plete ly in ter twined.

Not that I did n’t care, it’s (B7)that I did n’t know.

It’s not what I did n’t feel, it’s (B7)what I did n’t show.

So (C)let me be and I’ll (B7)set you free.

I (Am7)am in (D)mis er y.

There (Em)ain’t no (Am7)bod y who can (D)com fort me, oh, yeah.

Why (Am7)won’t you (D)an swer me?

The (Em)si lence is (Am7)slow ly (D)kill ing me, oh, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Your (CN.C.)salt y skin and how it You say your faith is shak en and you may be mis tak en.

You keep me wide a wake and (G)wait ing for the sun.

I’m des p’rate and con fused, so far a way from you.

I’m get ting there.

I don’t care where I have to run.

Why do you do what you do to me, yeah?

Why won’t you an swer me, an swer me, yeah?

Why (Am)do you (D)do what you (G)do to me, yeah?

Why (Am)won’t you (D)an swer me, (G)an swer me, yeah?

I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

I’m gon na get you (G)back.

Misery by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Misery” 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 G at 100 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 "Misery" 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 "Misery"?: 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 "Misery" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, D, Em, F#m7, +1 more. 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.