P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing)

by Michael Jackson

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Lyrics

Where did you come from, ba by?

And (Fmaj7)ooh, won’t you take me there?

(Em)Right a way, won’t you, ba by?

Ten der o ni, you’ve got to be.

Gon na (F7)need your sug ar.

Fly ey, with me.

(Am)free.

Don’t you know, (Fmaj7)now

is the (Esus)per fect (E7)time.

(Am)We can make it right, hit the cit y lights.

Then to (F)night,

ease the (Bm7)lov in’ (E7)pain.

Let me take you to the (A7)max.

I wan na (Dm7)love you (P.

Y.

T.), pret ty young thing.

You need some (Dm7)lov in’ (T.

L.

C.), ten der (Dm7)lov in’ care, and I’ll take you there,

girl.

Ooh,

I wan na (Dm7)love you (P.

Y.

T.), pret ty young thing.

You need some (Dm7)lov in’ (T.

L.

C.), ten der lov in’ care, and I’ll take you there.

(F9)(An y where you (G7)wan na go.)

Noth in’ can stop this burn in’ de (Fmaj7)si re to be with you.

(Em)Got ta get to you, ba by.

Won’t you come?

It’s e mer gen cy.

Cool my (F7)fi re yearn in’.

Hon ey, set me (Am)free.

Don’t you know, (Fmaj7)now

is the (Esus)per fect (E7)time.

(Am)We can dim the lights just to make it right.

In the (F)night,

hit the (Bm7)lov in’ (E7)spot.

I’ll give you all that I’ve (A7)got.

I wan na (Dm7)love you (P.

Y.

T.), pret ty young thing.

You need some (Dm7)lov in’ (T.

L.

C.), ten der (Dm7)lov in’ care, and I’ll take you there,

girl.

Ooh,

I wan na (Dm7)love you (P.

Y.

T.), pret ty young thing.

You need some (Dm7)lov in’ (T.

L.

C.), ten der lov in’ care, and I’ll take you there.

(F9)(An y where you (G7)wan na go.)

(G)Pret ty young (Esus)things, re peat af ter me.

Sing, (Am7)na na na.

(Na na na.) Na na na.

(Na na na.) Sing, na na na.

(Na na na.) Na na na na na.

(Na na na na (F)na.) I’ll take you (Em7)there, take you there.

I wan na (Dm7)love you (P.

Y.

T.), pret ty young thing.

You need some (Dm7)lov in’ (T.

L.

C.), ten der lov in’ care, and I’ll take you there,

girl.

(A7)Ooh,

I wan na (Dm7)love you (P.

Y.

T.), pret ty young thing.

You need some (Dm7)lov in’ (T.

L.

C.), ten der lov in’ care, and I’ll take you there.

P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson 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 "P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing)" 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 "P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing)"?
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 Michael Jackson songs work for kids?
Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.