Secret Agent Man

by Johnny Rivers

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Lyrics

(Em)There’s a man who (Am)leads es a life of dan ger.

and then To ev ’ry one he meets he stays a (B7)stran ger.

Oh, with (Em)ev ’ry move you he makes

You’ll an (Am)oth er chance he takes.

The (Em)Odds are he won’t (Am)live to see to (Em)mor row.

Se cret a gent man, se cret a gent man.

They’ve (C7)giv en you a num ber and tak en ’way your name.

Be (Em)Swing ing on the (Am)Riv es i er a one day,

and then A pret ty face can hide an e vil (B7)mind.

day.

Oh, you (Em)let the wrong you word say.

You’ll while (Am)give your self a way.

The (Em)Odds are you won’t (Am)live to see to (Em)mor row.

Se cret a gent man, se cret a gent man.

They’ve (C7)giv en you a num ber and tak en ’way your name.

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Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers 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 130 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 "Secret Agent Man" 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 "Secret Agent Man"?
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 "Secret Agent Man" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, B7, Bm, C, C7, Em, Em6. Take it one section at a time.