Is "Put The Gun Down" 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 "Put The Gun Down"?

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 "Put The Gun Down" use?

Just 10 chords: A, Bb, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, F, Fpow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Put The Gun Down

· by ZZ Ward

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Ooh, ooh,

ooh, ooh.

Ooh, ooh,

ooh, ooh.

I got (F5)ten my fin gers to the sky, my (C5)back to the wall, my (G5)white flag high.

(D5)Hair, lips just (F5)like a gun, she’s got (C5)sil ver bul lets (G5)on her tongue.

(D5)He’s deep un (F5)der her spell.

I’m (C5)scream in’ out, but it (G5)just won’t help.

(Bb)I think I’m cursed, I had him first.

(D)A de line, have (A)mer cy, you don’t (C)wan na break my (G)heart.

(D)Take what’s mine, don’t (A)hurt me, steal my (C)mon ey, steal my car.

Don’t (D)take my (A)man, don’t (C)take my man.

Said, don’t (D)take my (A)man ’cause you (C)know you can.

Put the gun down.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh, put the gun down.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh.

She (F5)stole my man, took him from me.

got (C5)crim son eyes, a scream (G5)in’ bod y.

(D5)Face is young, (F5)she must taste she’s She (C5)drops those pan ties (G5)to her knees.

(D5)Walk in’ on (F5)my hap py she (C5)won’t give up but un (G5)til I’m gone.

(Bb)I think I’m cursed, I had him first.

(D)A de line, have (A)mer cy, you don’t (C)wan na break my (G)heart.

(D)Take what’s mine, don’t (A)hurt me, steal my (C)mon ey, steal my car.

Don’t (D)take my (A)man, don’t (C)take my man.

Said, don’t (D)take my (A)man ’cause you (C)know you can.

Put the gun down.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh, put the gun down.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh.

She (C)ooh, ooh.

(D)Put the gun down, put the gun down, (F)put your fin ger on the trig ger, now.

(C5)Put it down, put it down, (G5)put it down, put it down.

(D)Put the gun down, put the gun down, or (F)I’m a set fire to the whole damn house.

(C5)Put it down, put it down, (G5)put it down, put it down.

Whoa, (D)A de line.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh, put the gun down.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh, put the gun down.

(D)Ooh, ooh,

(C)ooh, ooh, put the gun down.

Put The Gun Down by ZZ Ward — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Put The Gun Down” by ZZ Ward 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 D at 106 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 "Put The Gun Down" 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 "Put The Gun Down"?: 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 "Put The Gun Down" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Bb, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, F, Fpow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.