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Renegade

· by Styx

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Oh, Mam ma, I’m in fear for my life from the long arm of the law.

Law man has put an end to my run ning and I’m far from my home.

Oh mam ma I can hear you a cry ing, you’re so scared and all a lone.

Hang man is com ing down from the gal lows and I don’t have ver y long.

Yeah!

The (Gm7)jig is (C)up, the (Gm7)news is out, they’ve (Gm7)fi nal ly found (Gm7)me, the ren e gade who (Gm7)had it made re (Gm7)trieved for (C)a boun (Gm7)ty.

Nev er more to go a stray, the this will be the end to day of the (Gm7)want (C)ed man.

Oh Mam ma, I’ve been years on the lam and had a (Gm7)high price on my head.

Law man said get him dead or a live, now it’s for (Gm7)sure he’ll see me dead.

Dear Mam ma, I can hear you a cry ing, you’re so scared and all a lone.

Hang man is com ing down from the gal lows and I don’t have ver y long.

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Oh Mam ma, I’m in fear for my life from the long arm of the law.

Hang man is com ing down from the gal lows and I have ver y long.

The (Gm7)jig is (C)up, the (Gm7)news is out, they (Gm7)fi nal ly found (Gm7)me, the ren e gade who (Gm7)had it made re (Gm7)trieved for (C)a boun (Gm7)ty.

Nev er more to go a stray,

this will be the end to day of the (Gm7)want (C)ed man,

want ed man.

Renegade by Styx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Renegade” by Styx 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 96 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 "Renegade" 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 "Renegade"?: 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 "Renegade" use?: Just 6 chords: C, Cm7, D, Dm, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Styx songs work for kids?: Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.