Payphone

by Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa

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I’m at a pay phone in’ to call home.

All of my change I spent on you.

Where (F#)have the times gone?

Ba by, it’s all wrong.

Where are the plans we made for two?

Yeah, I, I know it’s hard to re mem ber the peo ple we used to be.

It’s e ven hard er to pic ture that you’re not here next (F#)to me.

You say it’s too late to make it, but is it too late to try?

And in that time that you wast ed, (F#sus)all of our bridg (F#)es burned (Esus2)down.

I’ve wast ed my (B5)nights; you turned out the (G#m7)light.

Now I’m par a (F#)lyzed, still stuck in that (Esus2)time when we called it (B5)love.

But e ven the (G#m7)sun sets in Par a (F#sus)dise.

(CN.C.)I’m at a pay phone try in’ to call home.

All of my change I spent on you.

Where (F#)have the times gone?

Ba by, it’s all wrong.

Where are the plans we made for two?

If hap (F#)py ev er (Esus2)af ter did ex ist,

I would still be (G#m7)hold ing you like this.

All (F#)those fair y (Esus2)tales are full of sh**.

Of my f**k in’ (G#m7)love song I’ll be sick.

(F#sus)Oh,

you turned your back on to mor row ’cause you for got yes ter day.

I gave you my love to bor row, but you just gave it (F#)a way.

You can’t ex pect me to be fine; I don’t ex pect you to care.

I know I said it be fore, but (F#sus)all of our bridg (F#)es burned (Esus2)down.

I’ve wast ed my (B5)nights; you turned out the (G#m7)light.

Now I’m par a (F#)lyzed, still stuck in that (Esus2)time when we called it (B5)love.

But e ven the (G#m7)sun sets in Par a (F#sus)dise.

(CN.C.)I’m at a pay phone try in’ to call home.

All of my change I spent on you.

Where (F#)have the times gone?

Ba by, it’s all wrong.

Where are the plans we made for two?

If hap (F#)py ev er (Esus2)af ter did ex ist,

I would still be (G#m7)hold ing you like this.

All (F#)those fair y (Esus2)tales are full of sh**.

Of my f**k in’ (G#m7)love song I’ll be sick.

(F#sus)Oh,

(F#sus)Now I’m (F#)at a pay phone.

phone.

I’m at a pay (F#sus)Now I’m (F#)at a (F#sus)pay phone.

Payphone by Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Payphone by Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa 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 B at 108 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 "Payphone" 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 "Payphone"?
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 "Payphone" use?
Just 8 chords: B, Bpow, C, Esus2, F#, F#pow, F#sus4, G#m7. Take it one section at a time.