Is "New Sensation" 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 "New Sensation"?

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 "New Sensation" use?

Just 5 chords: A, C, E, E7, Epow. Take it one section at a time.

What other INXS songs work for kids?

Try "NEED YOU TONIGHT", "DEVIL INSIDE", "WHAT YOU NEED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

New Sensation

· by INXS

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Lyrics

(E5)Live, ba (A)by, live,

(A)now that the day is (E5)o ver.

I got a (E5)new sen (A)sa tion.

In (E5)per fect (A)mo ments

it’s so im (E5)pos si (A)ble to re (E5)fuse.

(E5)Sleep, ba (A)by, sleep

(A)now that the night is (E5)o ver

and the (E5)sun comes like a god

in (E5)to our (A)room.

All (E5)per fect (A)light and (E5)prom is (A)es.

Got a hold on.

A new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion.

Gon na take you.

A new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion.

(E5)Dream, ba (A)by, dream

(A)of all that’s come and go ing.

And you will (E5)find out

in the end

there (E5)real ly (A)is,

(A)there real ly is no dif fer ence.

(E5)Cry, ba (A)by, cry

(A)when you got to get it (E5)out.

I’ll be your (E5)shoul der, you can tell me (E5)all.

Don’t keep it (E5)in you.

Well, that’s the (E5)rea son (A)why I’m here.

Are you read y for a new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion?

Gon na take you.

A new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion.

A new sen sa tion.

(E5)Hate, ba (A)by, hate,

(A)when there’s noth ing left for (E5)you.

You’re on ly (E5)hu man, what can you do?

It’ll soon be o ver.

Don’t let your (E5)pain take (A)o ver you.

(E5)Love, (A)ba by, love,

(A)it’s writ ten all o ver your (E5)face.

There’s noth ing (E5)bet ter

we can do

than live for (E5)ev er.

Well, that’s (E5)all we’ve (A)got to do.

Hey, (E7)now!

I’m gon na take you.

A new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion.

Now!

I’ve got a hold on a new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion.

A new sen sa tion, a new sen sa tion.

A new sen sa tion.

New Sensation by INXS — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “New Sensation” by INXS 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 E 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 "New Sensation" 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 "New Sensation"?: 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 "New Sensation" use?: Just 5 chords: A, C, E, E7, Epow. Take it one section at a time.
What other INXS songs work for kids?: Try "NEED YOU TONIGHT", "DEVIL INSIDE", "WHAT YOU NEED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.