Resistance

by Muse

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Lyrics

(E)1.

Is our sec ret (Am)safe to night,

and are we (C)out of sight,

or will our (G)world come (F)tum bling down?

(E7)Will they find our (Am)hid ing place,

is this our (C)last em brace,

or will the (G)walls start (F)cav ing in?

(F)(It could be wrong, could be wrong, ...but it should have been (Am)right, it could be wrong, could be wrong, to let our hearts ig (G)nite, it could be wrong, could be wrong, are we dig ging a (F)hole?

it could be wrong, could be wrong, this is out of con trol.

it could be wrong, could be wrong, it could nev er (Am)last, it could be wrong, could be wrong, must e rase it (G)fast, it could be wrong, could be wrong, but it should have been (F)right.

it could be wrong, could be...) Love is our re (F)sis (C)tance,

they’ll (C)keep us a part and they won’t stop break ing us (C)down,

(F)hold me,

(Am)our lips must (C)al ways be (F5)sealed.

(E)2.

(E7)If we live a (Am)(2.) in fear,

I’ll wait a (C)thou sand years

or just to (G)see you (F)smile a gain.

(E7)Kill your prayers for (Am)love and peace,

you’ll wake the (C)thought po lice,

or we can’t (G)hide the (F)truth in side.

(F)(It could be wrong, could be wrong, ...but it should have been (Am)right, it could be wrong, could be wrong, to let our hearts ig (G)nite, it could be wrong, could be wrong, are we dig ging a (F)hole?

it could be wrong, could be wrong, this is out of con trol.

it could be wrong, could be wrong, it could nev er (Am)last, it could be wrong, could be wrong, must e rase it (G)fast, it could be wrong, could be wrong, but it should have been (F)right.

it could be wrong, could be...) Love is our re (F)sis (C)tance,

they’ll (C)keep us a part and they won’t stop break ing us (C)down,

(F)hold me,

(Am)our lips must (C)al ways be (F5)sealed.

(E)2.

(E7)If we live a

The night has (C)reached its end,

we (G)can’t pre tend,

we must (F)run,

we must (F)run,

it’s time to (F)run.

(A)Take us a way from here, pro (A)tect us from fur ther harm,

re sis

tance.

Resistance by Muse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Resistance” 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 C at 132 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 "Resistance" 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 "Resistance"?
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.