Is "Odds Are" 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 "Odds Are"?

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 "Odds Are" use?

Just 8 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cm7, Eb, F, Fpow, Fsus4, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?

Try "ONE WEEK", "IF I HAD $1,000,000", "ONE LITTLE SLIP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Odds Are

· by Barenaked Ladies

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Lyrics

Struck by (Eb)light ning: sounds pret ty (Bb)fright ’ning.

But, you know, the (Fsus)chanc om es are so small.

Stuck by a (Eb)bee sting: noth ing but a (Bb)bee thing.

Bet ter chance you’re (Gm7)gon na buy it at the mall.

(Fsus)But it’s a (Eb)twen ty three or four to one that you can fall in love by the end of this song.

(Fsus)So (Eb)get up, get up.

Tell the (Bb)book ie, put a bet on “Not a damn as thing will go long.

wrong.” The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.

Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.

The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.

Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right for an oth er night.

Hit by the (Eb)“A” train, crashed in an (Bb)air plane: But, I would n’t (Fsus)rec om mend are ther one.

Killed by a (Eb)Great White or a me te (Bb)or ite: Bet I guess there (Gm7)ain’t no way to go that’s fun.

(Fsus)But it’s But (Eb)some where in the world, some one is gon na fall in love by the end of this song.

(Fsus)So (Eb)get up, get up.

No, it’s (Bb)nev er gon na let up, so you might as well sing a long.

wrong.” The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.

Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.

The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.

Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right for an oth er night.

Hit by the we gon na be al right for an oth er night.

Sure, things go wrong.

But (F)I’ll take my chanc es, odds are long.

So why not play?

(F)Struck by (Eb)light ning: sounds pret ty (Bb)fright ’ning.

But, you know, the (Gm7)chanc es are so small.

Hit (Fsus)by the (Eb)“A” train, crashed in an (Bb)air plane: bet ter chance you’re (Gm7)gon na buy it at the mall.

(Fsus)But it’s a (Eb)twen ty three or four to one that you can fall in love by the end of this song.

So (Eb)get up, get up.

No, I’m (Bb5)nev er gon na let up, so you (Gm7)might as well sing a long.

The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.

Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.

The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.

Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.

The we gon na be al right for an oth er night.

Odds Are by Barenaked Ladies — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Odds Are” by Barenaked Ladies 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 Eb at 96 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 "Odds Are" 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 "Odds Are"?: 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 "Odds Are" use?: Just 8 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cm7, Eb, F, Fpow, Fsus4, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?: Try "ONE WEEK", "IF I HAD $1,000,000", "ONE LITTLE SLIP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.