Is "Perm" 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 "Perm"?

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.

What other Bruno Mars songs work for kids?

Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Perm

· by Bruno Mars

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)It’s my birth day!

Uh!

(No it’s not!)

But I (CN.C.)still look good, though!

Uh!

(High comb hot!) Ow!

I (CN.C.)bet you want an au to graph, woo!

for you and your friends.

Got ta (CN.C.)do it in the pent house; that’s where I keep my pen.

What, you can’t (Cm7)dance?

Ain’t (Eb)got rhy thm?

What, you got a (Gm)man?

I don’t see you with him!

Put your (Cm7)phone down, (Eb)let’s get it!

For get your (Gm)In sta gram and your Twit ter.

Got me like, (Cm7)whoa!

(Eb)Wait a min ute; you need to take a min ute.

Loos en (Eb)them shoul ders up.

(CN.C.)Pour it up, let’s work!

Throw some (Gm7)perm (CN.C.)on you at ti tude!

Uh!

Girl, you got ta re lax.

(Ooh!)

Uh!

(Gm7)Let me (CN.C.)show you what you got to do;

you got ta lay it (Gm7)back.

Mat ter fact, band: show her how to lay it (C7)back!

Uh!

Show her how to lay it (C7)back!

Uh!

Show her how to lay it (C7)back!

Ow!

Show her how to lay it (C7)back!

right!

Come on, (CN.C.)ba by, I love you!

Uh!

(No, you don’t!)

You (CN.C.)nev er know, I might, though; can’t say I won’t.

Ah!

(CN.C.)There’s that smile I’m look ing for; was that so hard?

Ooh!

If you (CN.C.)ev er need a smile a gain, girl, take my card.

Raz zle (Cm7)daz zle, nev er (Eb)gon na stop.

What you (Gm)want is what I got.

You wan na get (Cm7)down?

You got ta (Eb)get up.

Don’t be stin gy with your big ol’ butt.

You got a boot y like, (Cm7)whoa!

(Eb)Wait a min ute; I’m just play ing with you.

Loos en (Eb)them shoul ders up.

(CN.C.)Pour it up, let’s work!

Throw some right!

You need to (Gm7)ac ti (CN.C.)vate your sex y!

(Ac ti vate your sex y!) Silk y smooth and snap.

(Silk y smooth and snap.) Now lean with it, (lean,) throw a lit tle sheen in it.

(sheen.) Then pat, pat, pat till it’s flat.

One more time: You need to (Gm7)ac ti (CN.C.)vate your sex y!

(Ac ti vate your sex y!) Silk y smooth and snap.

(Silk y smooth and snap.) Now lean with it, (lean,) throw a lit tle sheen in it.

(sheen.) Then pat, pat, pat (till it’s flat.) One more time: You need to Pat, (Pat, pat, pat, pat pat, till it’s flat.

I’ll say it a gain: Throw some (Gm7)perm on you at ti tude!

Woo!

Girl, you got ta re lax.

(Ooh!)

Ooh, (Gm7)let me show you what you got to do:

you got ta lay it (Gm6)back.

Mat ter fact, band: show her how to lay it (C7)back!

Uh!

Show her how to lay it (C7)back!

Ow!

Show her how to lay it (C7)back!

Al right!

Perm by Bruno Mars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Perm” by Bruno Mars 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 125 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 "Perm" 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 "Perm"?: 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.
What other Bruno Mars songs work for kids?: Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.