Is "Pick Up Off The Floor" 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 "Pick Up Off The Floor"?

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 "Pick Up Off The Floor" use?

Just 7 chords: A7, Am, C, D7, Dm, E7, G7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mika songs work for kids?

Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Pick Up Off The Floor

· by Mika

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Lyrics

There’s a girl, an thought she knew

what her life was go ing to do.

Then she goes and (Dm)falls in love and throws it (E7sus)all

a (E7)way.

But her man can’t de cide

if he’s made the right choice in life.

So she comes home one day to find he’s (E7sus)gone

a (E7)way.

Put your (A7)heart back in your (D7)pock et; pick your (G7sus)love up off the floor.

Well, your (A7)mom ma says to (D7)stop him, but girl, let me tell you more:

If he’s nine ty five or (D7)twen ty two, a (G7sus)boy’s gon na do what he’s (C)gon na do.

He says he don’t love you an (D7)y more, so (G7sus)pick up off the floor.

Walks a round an emp ty town;

sees his face was com ing a round.

Ev ’ry cor ner (Dm)takes on a sim i lar (E7sus)stay.

a (E7)way.

Love is lost, life can burn;

but your luck the right will re turn.

But if you’re drag ging it down, you won’t (E7sus)know

it’s (E7)there.

Put your (A7)heart back in your (D7)pock et; pick your (G7sus)love up off the floor.

Well, your (A7)mom ma says to (D7)stop him, but girl, let me tell you more:

If he’s nine ty five or (D7)twen ty two, a (G7sus)boy’s gon na do what he’s (C)gon na do.

He says he don’t love you an (D7)y more, so (G7sus)pick up off the floor.

Put your

Put your (A7)love,

love,

yeah.

up off the floor.)

Ooh.

(G7sus)(Pick up off the floor.)

Put your (A7)heart back in your (D7)pock et; pick your (G7sus)love up off the floor.

Well, your (A7)mom ma says to (D7)stop him, but girl, let me tell you more:

If he’s nine ty five or (D7)twen ty two, a (G7sus)boy’s gon na do what he’s (C)gon na do.

He says he don’t love you an (D7)y more, so (G7sus)pick up off the floor.

Pick Up Off The Floor by Mika — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pick Up Off The Floor” by Mika 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 108 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Pick Up Off The Floor" 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 "Pick Up Off The Floor"?: 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 "Pick Up Off The Floor" use?: Just 7 chords: A7, Am, C, D7, Dm, E7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mika songs work for kids?: Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.