Musicology

by Prince

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(CN.C.)Ooh.

(C7)Heard a bout the par ty now just east of Har lem.

Doug E gon’ be there, but you got to call him.

E ven the sol diers need a break some times.

Lis ten to the groove, y’all;

let it un wind your mind.

No in tox i ca tion un less you see what I see

danc in’ hot and sweat y right in front of me.

Oh, call it what you like; I’m ’a call it how it be.

This is just an oth er one of God’s gifts: mu si col o gy.

Got to keep the par ty mov in’ like I told you,

kick the old school joint

for the true funk sol diers.

Mu si col o gy.

Wait a min ute, band.

Wish I had a dol lar for ev ’ry time they say,

“Don’t you miss the feel ing mu sic gave you back in the day?” Let’s groove: Sep tem ber.

Earth, Wind and Fi re.

Hot Pants by James.

Sly’s gon’ take you high er.

Min or keys and drugs don’t make a rol ler skate jam.

Take your pick– turn ta ble or a band?

Lord, if it ain’t Chuck D.

or Jam Mas ter (Jay), know what?

They’re los in’

’cause we got a P.

H.

D.

in ad vanced bod y mov ing.

Keep the par ty mov in’ just like I told you.

keep the old school joint for the true funk sol diers.

Mu si col o gy.

Hold it down, band.

Don’t touch.

Don’t you ev er touch.

These are, these are, these are, these are my rec ords.

Mu si (C7)col o gy.

Mu si (C7)col o gy.

Mu si

Ev ’ry bod y get down.

on the up stroke.

Old school joint for the true funk sol diers.

Ten hup.

Good God!

Keep the pa keep, keep, keep the par ty mov ing.

Keep the par ty, keep, keep, uh!

(Don’t stop danc in’.)

Mu si col o gy.

Keep, keep, keep the par ty mov in’.

Trou ble mak er, ride her to bed huh, all the way to the crib.

(C7)Keep the par ty mov in’ just like I told you.

Keep the old school joints

for the true funk sol diers.

Sing!

Mu si col o gy.

For the true funk sol diers.

(Good God!)

On the one, y’all.

He said, (CN.C.)“I got good and plen ty of what you need the most, and that’s (Bb7)time.”

Musicology by Prince — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Musicology by Prince 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 Bb at 102 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 "Musicology" 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 "Musicology"?
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 "Musicology" use?
Just 3 chords: Bb7, C, C7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Prince songs work for kids?
Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.