Is "Psycho" 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 "Psycho"?

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 "Psycho" use?

Just 14 chords: A, A7, Bbdim7, C, C#dim7, Cpow, Dm, Dpow, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Muse songs work for kids?

Try "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN", "SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Psycho

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Lyrics

(D5)Love,

it will get you no where,

you are on your own,

us, lost I’m in the wild.

sta tion,

and So im come to me now,

’cause I could use some one sup like drone, you,

some one who’ll kill,

on my com mand

and and ask be no (D5)pon quest ions.

na make you, I’m gon na break you, I’m gon na make you) (CN.C.)A fuck ing psy cho,

(CN.C.)a fuck ing psy cho,

(a (F#5)fuck ing (G5)psy cho.) Your (A)ass

be longs to me now,

(A)oh.

(D5)“Are you a hu man drone?” “Aye Sir!” “Are you a kil ling ma chine?” “Aye Sir!” “I am in con trol moth er fuck er, do you un der stand?” “Aye Sir!” Your (D5)mind

is will just a pro gram

and are I’m a vir

us, lost I’m chang ing the sta tion,

and I’ll im prove your thres holds,

I’ll turn you in to a sup er drone, you,

and you will kill,

on my com mand

and I won’t be res (D5)pon si ble.

na make you, I’m gon na break you, I’m gon na make you) (CN.C.)A fuck ing psy cho,

(CN.C.)a fuck ing psy cho,

(a (F#5)fuck ing (G5)psy cho.) Your (A)ass

be longs to me now,

(A)oh.

(D5)“Are you a hu man drone?” “Aye Sir!” “Are you a kil ling ma chine?” “Aye Sir!” “I am in con trol moth er fuck er, do you un der stand?” “Aye Sir!” Your “Are you a psy cho kil ler?

Say: ‘I’m a psy cho kil ler’” “I am a psy cho kil ler” “Scream it!” “I am a psy cho kil ler!” “Show me your war face” Aaaaaahhhh!

“You are a pus sy, I said show me your war face” Aaaaaahhhh!

(I’m gon na make you, I’m gon na break you, I’m gon na make you) (CN.C.)A fuck ing psy cho,

(CN.C.)a fuck ing psy cho,

(a (F#5)fuck ing (G5)psy cho.) Your (A)ass

be longs to me now,

(A)oh.

“I will break you,

(C#)do you un der stand?

I will break you,

(C#)do you un der stand?

I will break you,

(C#)do you un der stand?

I will break you,

(Dm)do you un der stand?” “Aye Sir!” You fuck ing psy cho.

Your (A)ass

be longs to me now,

your (A)ass

be longs to me now,

(A)oh.

Psycho by Muse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Psycho” by Muse 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 Bb at 188 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 "Psycho" 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 "Psycho"?: 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 "Psycho" use?: Just 14 chords: A, A7, Bbdim7, C, C#dim7, Cpow, Dm, Dpow, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Muse songs work for kids?: Try "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN", "SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.