Is "Poison" 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 "Poison"?

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 "Poison" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cpow, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Alice Cooper songs work for kids?

Try "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY", "Poison". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Poison

· by Alice Cooper

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Lyrics

Your cruel

de vice.

Your blood,

like ice.

One look

could kill.

My pain,

your thrill.

I hear (Eb)you call ing and it’s (Bb)nee dles and (F)pins (and (Cm)pins).

I want (Ab)to hurt you just to (Eb)hear you (Bb)scream ing my (Am)name.

Don’t want (F)to touch you but you’re (C)un der my skin.

(Deep (Dm)in.) I want (Bb)to kiss you but your (F)lips are (C)ven om ous (Dm)poi son.

(C)You’re (Dm)poi son (Bb)run nin’ through my (C)veins.

You’re (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

Your mouth,

so hot.

Your web,

I’m caught.

Your skin,

so wet.

Black lace

on sweat.

I want (Eb)to love you but I’d (Bb)bet ter not (F)touch (don’t (Cm)touch).

I want (Ab)to hold you but my (Eb)sens es (Bb)tell me to (Am)stop.

I want (F)to kiss you but I (C)want it too much (too (Dm)much).

I want (Bb)to taste you but your (F)lips are (C)ven om ous (Dm)poi son.

(C)You’re (Dm)poi son (Bb)run nin’ through my (C)veins.

You’re (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

these (C)chains.

(Bb)Poi son.

One look (one (Eb)look) could kill (could (Bb)kill).

My pain,

your thrill.

these (C)chains.

(Gm)Poi son.

I want (Eb)to love you but I’d (Bb)bet ter not (F)touch.

(Don’t (Cm)touch.) I want (Ab)to hold you but my (Eb)sens es (Bb)tell me to (Am)stop.

I want (F)to kiss you but I (C)want it too much (too (Dm)much).

I want (Bb)to taste you but your (F)lips are (C)ven om ous (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

You’re (Dm)poi son.

(Dm)I don’t (Bb)wan na break these (C)chains.

You’re these (C)chains.

Poison by Alice Cooper — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Poison” by Alice Cooper 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 124 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 "Poison" 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 "Poison"?: 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 "Poison" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cpow, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alice Cooper songs work for kids?: Try "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY", "Poison". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.