Is "Out Of Touch" 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 "Out Of Touch"?

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 "Out Of Touch" use?

Just 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, Em, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Hall & Oates songs work for kids?

Try "SHE'S GONE", "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'", "ONE ON ONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Out Of Touch

· by Hall & Oates

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Lyrics

Shake it up is all that we know,

look us ing a bod ies where the up as we go.

I’m wak in’ up to fan ta sy.

The (Dm7)shades in’ all a round dle aren’t the col ors we used to see.

Bro Smok ken ice still (Am)melts in the sun,

and (F)ties that are (Em)bro ken can (Dm7)of ten be (G)one a gain.

We’re soul a lone, and (Bb)soul real ly (F)mat ters to (Dm)me.

Take a look a round.

You’re out of touch,

(G)I’m out of time,

but I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

You’re out of touch,

(G)I’m out of time,

but I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

Woo woo woo,

woo (Am7)woo woo.

Reach in’ out for some thin’ to hold,

look in’ for a love ies where the cli mate is cold.

I’m Man ic moves, to drow sy dreams,

The (Dm7)liv in’ in the mid dle aren’t be tween ors the two ex tremes.

Bro Smok in’ guns, still (Am)hot to the touch, would (F)cool down if (Em)we did n’t (Dm7)use them so (G)much, a yeah.

We’re soul a lone, and (Bb)soul real ly (F)mat ters to (Dm)me.

Take a look a round.

You’re out of touch, (G)I’m out of time, but I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

Woo woo woo,

woo (Am7)woo woo.

Ooh,

woo,

(F)woo,

woo woo woo,

woo woo woo.

Out of touch.

You’re out of touch, (G)I’m out of time, But I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

You’re out of touch, (G)I’m out of time, but I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

You’re out of touch, (G)I’m out of time, But I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

You’re out of touch, (G)I’m out of time, but I’m (G)out of my (Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

(Am7)head when you’re not (Em)a (F)round.

Out Of Touch by Hall & Oates — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Out Of Touch” by Hall & Oates 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 C at 100 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 "Out Of Touch" 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 "Out Of Touch"?: 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 "Out Of Touch" use?: Just 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, Em, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Hall & Oates songs work for kids?: Try "SHE'S GONE", "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'", "ONE ON ONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.