Is "Raise Your Glass" 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 "Raise Your Glass"?

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 "Raise Your Glass" use?

Just 7 chords: A, Asus2, B, C, C#m, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.

What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Raise Your Glass

· by Glee Cast

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Lyrics

(E)Right, right, (B)turn off the (A)lights; we gon na lose ty” our you minds to night.

What’s the (C#m)deal i (B)o?

(A)I love when it’s all in’ too much.

Five a.

be m., turn the ra di o up.

Where’s the (C#m)rock and (B)roll?

(E)Par ty (B)crash er, (A)pen ny snatch er,

call me (C#m)up if (B)you a gang sta.

(E)Don’t be (B)fan cy; (A)just get danc y.

(Asus2)Why so se ri ous?

So raise your (E)glass if (B)you are (A)wrong in all the right ways, all my (C#m)un der (B)dogs.

We will nev er be, nev er be (E)an y (B)thing but (A)loud and nit ty grit ty, dirt y (C#m)lit tle (B)freaks.

Won’t you come on and, come on and (E)raise (B)your (A)glass?

Just come on and, come on and raise (C#m)your (B)glass.

(E)Slam, slam, (B)oh, hot the (A)damn, what part of “par ty” don’t you un der stand?

Wish you’d (C#m)just freak (B)out.

(A)Can’t stop, when it’s com in’ in hot.

I should be locked up the right on the spot.

It’s so (C#m)on right (B)now.

(E)Par ty (B)crash er, (A)pen ny snatch er,

call me (C#m)up if (B)you a gang sta.

(E)Don’t be (B)fan cy; (A)just get danc y.

(Asus2)Why so se ri ous?

So raise your (E)glass if (B)you are (A)wrong in all the right ways, all my (C#m)un der (B)dogs.

We will nev er be, nev er be (E)an y (B)thing but (A)loud and nit ty grit ty, dirt y (C#m)lit tle (B)freaks.

Won’t you come on and, come on and (E)raise (B)your (A)glass?

Just come on and, come on and raise (C#m)your (B)glass.

Won’t Just come on and, come on and (E)raise (B)your (A)glass.

Just come on and, come on and raise (C#m)your (B)glass.

So (B)if you’re too school for cool

(A)and you’re treat ed like a fool,

(B)you can choose to let it go.

(B)We can (A)al ways, we can al ways

(Asus2)par ty on our own.

So raise your...

So (CN.C.)raise your (E)glass if (B)you are (A)wrong in all the right ways, all my (C#m)un der (B)dogs.

We will nev er be, nev er be (E)an y (B)thing but (A)loud and nit ty grit ty, dirt y (C#m)lit tle (B)freaks.

So raise your for me?

Just come on and, come on and raise (C#m)your (B)glass

for me.

Raise Your Glass by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Raise Your Glass” by Glee Cast 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 E at 120 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 "Raise Your Glass" 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 "Raise Your Glass"?: 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 "Raise Your Glass" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Asus2, B, C, C#m, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.