Is "Oxygen" 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 "Oxygen"?

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 "Oxygen" use?

Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Colbie Caillat songs work for kids?

Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Magic". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Oxygen

· by Colbie Caillat

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Lyrics

(Ab)Oo.

I came a part in side a world made of an gry peo ple.

I found a boy who had a dream, to mak in’ ev ’ry one smile.

He (Fm7)was sun (Ebmaj7)shine; I (Fm7)fell o ver my feet like bricks un der been wa ter.

And how am I sup (Bb)posed to tell you how I (Ab)feel?

I need ox y gen.

Oh, (Eb)ba by, if I was your (Bb)la dy, I would make you hap py.

I’m nev er gon na leave, nev er gon na leave.

Oh, (Eb)ba by, I will be your (Bb)la dy.

I am go in’ cra zy

for you.

And so I found a state of mind where I could be speech less.

I had to try it for a while to fig ure out this feel in’.

This (Fm7)felt so (Ebmaj7)right, pulled (Fm7)me up side down to a place where you’ve been wait ing.

And how am I sup (Bb)posed to tell you how I (Ab)feel?

I need ox y gen.

Oh, (Eb)ba by, if I was your (Bb)la dy, I would make you hap py.

I’m nev er gon na leave, nev er gon na leave.

Oh, (Eb)ba by, I will be your (Bb)la dy.

I am go in’ cra zy

for you.

And (Ab)you don’t wan na keep me wait in’, start in’ at my fin gers, feel in’ like a (Bb)fool.

Oh, (Eb)ba by, I will be your (Bb)la dy.

I will make you hap py.

I’m nev er gon na leave, nev er gon na leave.

Oh, (Eb)ba by, I will be your (Bb)la dy.

I am go in’ cra zy,

yeah.

Oh, oh, oh, (Eb)oh.

(Fm7)Oh, oh, oh, (Ebmaj7)oh.

(Fm7)Oh, oh, oh, (Fm7)oh.

me what you want, ba by, tell me what you need.

(Ebmaj7)An y thing I ask, ba by, (Ab)give it to me.

Ba by, (Fm7)give it to me, give it to me.

I came a part in side a world made of an gry peo ple.

I found a boy who had a dream, mak in’ ev ’ry one smile.

Oxygen by Colbie Caillat — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oxygen” by Colbie Caillat 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 Ab at 76 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 "Oxygen" 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 "Oxygen"?: 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 "Oxygen" use?: Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Colbie Caillat songs work for kids?: Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Magic". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.