Is "Model Behavior" 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 "Model Behavior"?

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 "Model Behavior" use?

Just 29 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Abdom, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other David Yazbek songs work for kids?

Try "LOVESICK", "INVISIBLE", "Here I Am". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Model Behavior

· by David Yazbek

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Lyrics

(G7)Pe pa, it’s me a (Ab7)gain, why aren’t you pick ing up the (G7)phone?

It’s like my (Ab7)brain is gon na melt if I don’t (G7)talk to you.

I’ve got a (F)prob lem in the show er and I’ve (G7)on ly got a mi nute ’cause the (Ab7)prob lem in the show er is that (Db)guy that I’ve (D)been dat ing named Ma (G7)lik.

He’s,— what’s the (Ab7)word,— swarth y, like a des ert (G7)sheik.

And he’s been (Ab7)here at my a part ment for a (G7)bout a week.

I met him (Cm7)down at “Ca (Ab7)fé Som bra” and I (Cm7)know you think (Ab7)I’m o ver ly ro (Cm7)man tic, but (Ab7)you would n’t be lieve the con (Cm7)nec tion we had (Ab7)like im me di ate ly.

I was (CN.C.)read y for him to meet my (G7)mom.

Like I could (Ab7)feel my heart ex plod ing like some (G7)kind of bomb.

Which is i (Ab7)ron ic be cause ac tu’l ly I think he lit er al ly has some kind of… (CN.C.)An y way, Grand pa, hap py birth day.

Say hel lo to Grand ma and be sure to take your… That was (G7)him!

I may be (Ab7)jump ing to con clu sions, God I (G7)hope I am.

He thinks I’m (Ab7)thin and he’s got shoul ders like Jean (G7)Claude van Damme.

Lis ten, (Cm)call me when (Bb)you hear this, I’ll be (Ab7)here for half an hour, (D7)call me (G7)back.

(G7)Pe pa, are you (CN.C.)there?

Are you there?

Are you o kay?

You’re not there, but we (G7)need to talk.

My stom ach’s (Ab7)ach ing like I swal lowed some e (G7)nor mous rock.

I’m at the (Fm)phone booth on (F)the cor ner and I’ve (G7)on ly got a min ute ’cause I’m (Ab7)run ning out of change ’cause I’ve been (Db)lend ing all (D)my mon ey to Ma (G7)lik.

God knows with (Ab7)men, I’m not ex act ly on a (G7)luck y streak.

But this one (Ab7)real ly is a mess, I think I’m (G7)gon na freak.

I know you (Cm7)say I’m an (Ab7)a larm ist, but I’m (Cm7)not.

Re mem (Ab7)ber there’s that time I (Cm7)thought I saw (Ab7)a spi der?

You (Cm7)said, “Nah, it’s (Ab7)a rai sin,” but it (Cm7)sud den ly start (Ab7)ed mov ing and it crawled o (CN.C.)ver and bit me (Gb)on the (G7)toe!

So if you’re (Ab7)gon na stand in judg ment, that’s how (G7)much you know.

It’s a good (Ab7)thing I did n’t eat it, but I nev er would have ate it ’cause I (CN.C.)nev er did like rai sins so why would there be a rai sin on the (G7)floor?

So when you (F)hear this call (G)me back, I’ll (Abmaj7)wait a lit tle (G)more.

I’ll be at sev en (CN.C.)sev en three.

Damn, they scratched out (CN.C.)the num ber and mis spelled “Va gi na.” All right, I’m hang ing up, I’ll call you (G7)back!

(G7)Pe pa, o kay I’m (Ab7)try ing you a gain, it’s af ter (G7)noon.

It’s like my (Ab7)eyes are gon na pop if I don’t (G7)get you soon.

I’m at the (F7)stu di (CN.C.)o, which sucks, be cause I’m (G7)hav ing trou ble (CN.C.)work ing ’cause the (Ab13)on ly thing I (CN.C.)think a bout’s this cra zy sit u a tion with Ma (G7)lik.

I don’t know (Ab7)what I’m gon na do if you and (G7)I don’t speak.

I know you (Cm7)think I’m just (F7)a dra ma queen, but (Cm7)ac tu’al ly (F7)I’m prac ti cal and, (Bbm7)damn it, I’m (Eb9)a mo del so of (Bbm7)course I feel (Eb9)things deep er than most (D)peo ple (D7)ty pi c’lly (G)do!

And an y (F7)way, I think my life may be in (G)dan ger too.

You won’t be (Ab7)lieve what he’s got hid den in the… (Eb7)oh, Fer nan do’s work ing here.

He’s lost a lot of weight and now he’s got that thing re moved, he just looks… Pe pa, Mar cos, He says hel (G)lo.

And now he’s (Ab9)tell ing me we’re shoot ing so I (G)got ta go.

It’s some big (Cm)deal ad cam (Bb)paign, I don’t know (Ab)what it’s (G7)for.

They’ve got me (Cm)pos ing with a (Bb)mel on and a (Ab6)mat a (G)dor.

Some kind of met a phor.

Call me (G)back!

(G7)Pe pa, it’s eight, I (Ab7)don’t know why you’re treat ing me like (G7)this.

(G7)Pe pa, it’s al most (Ab7)ten o’ clock, you real ly are a (G7)ter ri ble friend.

(G7)Pe pa, I’m sor ry.

I nev er felt so fright ened and a (Cm)lone.

I’m like a (G7)help less lit tle kit ten up a… Hey!

I’m on the fuck ing (Ab7)phone!

Please call me (G)back.

(CN.C.)Pe pa, it’s mid night.

Are you screen ing?

It’s three A.

you have to call me!

Would (CN.C.)ne ver do this to you, what kind of friend?…

(CN.C.)What was the name of that cheese that I like?

(G)Pe pa, o kay now (Abm)e ven your ma chine’s ig nor ing (G)me.

(G)Lis ten, Pe pa, I (Abm)know you think I’m need y but you’ve (G)got ta see

I’m (Ab9)feel ing kind of woo zy.

I’m here cry ing for an hour and my (Db7)boy friend’s got an U zi and he does n’t clean the show er and I don’t know where you are.

I (D7)don’t know where I am.

I’m (D9)half way up a tree and com (D)plete ly in a jam.

I’m (D)out here in the des ert and no bod y gives a damn!

Call me (G)back!

Model Behavior by David Yazbek — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Model Behavior” by David Yazbek 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 F at 148 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 "Model Behavior" 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 "Model Behavior"?: 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 "Model Behavior" use?: Just 29 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Abdom, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other David Yazbek songs work for kids?: Try "LOVESICK", "INVISIBLE", "Here I Am". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.