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Out On The Weekend

· by Neil Young

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Lyrics

Think I’ll pack it in and buy a pick up,

take it down to L.

A.

Find a place to call my own and try to fix up,

start a brand new day.

The wom an I’m think in’ of she loved me all up,

but I’m so down to day.

She’s so fine, she’s in my mind, I hear her call in’:

See the lone ly boy

out on the week end,

try in’ to make it (A)pay.

Can’t re late to joy,

he tries to speak and

can’t be gin to (A)say.

She got pic tures on the wall, they make me look up

from her big brass bed.

Now I’m run ning down the road

try ing to stay up

some where in her head.

The wom an I’m think in’ of she loved me all up,

but I’m so down to day.

She’s so fine, she’s in my mind, I hear her call in’:

Out On The Weekend by Neil Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Out On The Weekend” by Neil Young 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 84 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 On The Weekend" 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 On The Weekend"?: 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 On The Weekend" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#m, D, E, E7, F#7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Young songs work for kids?: Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "DON'T LET IT BRING YOU DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.