Right Now

by Van Halen

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Lyrics

Don’t wan na wait you till to mor row,

why put it off an oth er (A5)day?

One by one, girl, a prob lems

build (A5)up sent and stand tle in our way.

Oh!

The more One step a head, one step be hind it.

Now ya got ta (C)run to get e (Dm)ven.

Make fu ture plans, don’t live a bout y.

yes ter day, hey!

to turn, Come on, turn, come on, (Asus)turn this thing a (A)round.

(Right (F)now!) Hey!

It’s your to (Bb)mor row.

(Right (F)now!) Come on, it’s ev ’ry thing.

(Right (F)now!) Catch your (F)mag ic mo (Bb)ment, do it (C)right here and now.

It means ev ’ry thing.

Don’t Miss a beat, you lose the rhy thm,

and noth ing falls an in to (A5)place.

On ly missed by a frac tion,

build (A5)up sent a lit tle off your pace.

Oh!

The more One things you get, the more you want.

it.

Just ya trad in’ (C)one for an oth (Dm)er.

Work in’ so hard to make it eas y.

yes ter Whoa!

Got to turn, Come on, turn, come on, (Asus)turn this thing a (A)round.

(Right (F)now!) Hey!

It’s your to (Bb)mor row.

(Right (F)now!) Come on, it’s ev ’ry thing.

(Right (F)now!) Catch your (F)mag ic mo (Bb)ment, do it (C)right here and now.

It means ev ’ry thing.

It means ev ’ry thing.

It’s en light en ing,

right now.

What are you wait ing for!

Oh.

(Right (F)now!) Hey!

It’s your to (Bb)mor row.

(Right (F)now!) Come on, it’s ev ’ry thing.

(Right (F)now!) Catch that (F)mag ic mo (Bb)ment, and do it right.

(Right (F)now!)

Oh,

right (Bb5)now!

It’s what’s hap pen ing,

right here and now.

Right now.

It’s right now.

Oh.

Right Now by Van Halen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Right Now by Van Halen 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 G at 100 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 "Right Now" 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 "Right Now"?
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 "Right Now" use?
Just 15 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Van Halen songs work for kids?
Try "LOVE WALKS IN", "JUMP", "RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.