Is "One Week" 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 "One Week"?

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 "One Week" use?

Just 6 chords: A, C#m, D9, E9, F#m7, Gmaj. Take it one section at a time.

What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?

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

Super Simple Piano

One Week

· by Barenaked Ladies

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Lyrics

It’s been one week since you looked at me, cocked your head to one side and (D9)said, “I’m an gry.” Five days since you laughed at me, say ing, (A)“Get that to geth er, come (Gmaj13)back and see me.” Three days since the liv ing room.

I (A)re al ized it’s all my fault, but (D9)could n’t tell you.

(A)Yes ter day you’d for giv en me, but it ’ll (A)still be two days till I (Gmaj13)say I’m sor ry.

Hold it now and watch the hood wink as I make you (A)stop, think.

You’ll think you’re look ing at Aq ua (D9)man.

I sum mon fish to the dish, al though I (D9)like the Cha let (A)Swiss, I like the su shi ’cause it’s nev er touched a fry ing (D9)pan.

(A)Hot like wa sa be when I bust rhymes, big like Le (A)Ann Rimes, be cause I’m all a bout val (D9)ue.

Bert Kaemp fert’s got the mad hits, you try to (A)match wits, you try to hold me, but I bust (D9)through.

Gon na make a break and take a fake.

I’d like a (D9)stink in’, ach in’ (A)shake.

I like va nil la, it’s the fin est of the fla (D9)vors.

Got ta see the show, ’cause then you’ll know the ver ti (D9)go is gon na (A)grow, ’cause it’s so dan ger ous, you’ll have to sign a waiv (D9)er.

How can I help it (E9)if I think you’re fun ny when you’re mad?

Try in’ hard (D9)not to smile, though I feel bad.

I’m the kind of (E9)guy who laughs at a fu ner al.

(C#m)Can’t un der stand (D9)what I mean?

Well, you soon will.

I have a ten den (E9)cy to wear my mind on my sleeve.

I have a his to (D9)ry of tak ing off my shirt.

It’s been one week since you looked at me, threw your arms in the air and (D9)said, “You’re cra zy.” Five days since you tack led me.

I’ve (A)still got the rug burns on (Gmaj13)both my knees.

It’s been three days since the af ter noon you (A)re al ized it’s not my fault, not a (D9)mo ment too soon.

(A)Yes ter day you’d for giv en me, and now I (A)sit back and wait till you (Gmaj13)say you’re sor ry.

It ’ll (A)still be two till we say (D9)we’re sor ry.

It ’ll (A)still be two till we say (D9)wa sa be.

(A)Birch mont Sta d’um, home of (D9)the Rob bie.

One Week by Barenaked Ladies — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Week” 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 A at 112 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 "One Week" 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 "One Week"?: 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 "One Week" use?: Just 6 chords: A, C#m, D9, E9, F#m7, Gmaj. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?: Try "IF I HAD $1,000,000", "ONE LITTLE SLIP", "ODDS ARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.