Shiny (From Moana)

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Well, Ta ma (Am)to a has n’t al ways been this (Em)glam.

I was a (Am)drab lit tle crab once.

Now I (Am)know I can be hap py as a (Eb)clam, be cause I’m (Am7)beau ti ful, ba by.

Did your (Am)gran ny say, “Lis ten to your (Em)heart, be who you (Am)are on the in side?”

I need three (Am)words to tear your ar gu ment a (Eb)part: your gran ny (A)lied.

I’d rath er be (G)shin y like a (C)trea sure from a sunk en pi rate (G)wreck.

Scrub the (C)deck and make it look (G)shin y.

I will (C)spar kle like a wealth y wo man’s (Am)neck.

Just a (D)sec, don’t ya know.

Fish are dumb, dumb, (C)dumb; they chase an y thing that (Em)glit ters.

Be (C)gin ners.

Oh, and here they come, come, (C)come to the bright est thing that glit ters.

Mm, fish (D)din ners!

I just love (Eb5)free food,...

and you look like sea food...

Well, well, well.

Lit tle Mau i’s hav ing trou ble with his look.

You lit tle sem i dem i min i god.

Ouch!

What a ter ri ble per for mance!

Get the hook.

Get it?

You don’t swing it like you used to, (Em)man.

Yet, I (Am)have to give you cred it for my start, and your tat (Am)toos on the out side,

for just like (Am)you, I made my self a work of (Eb)art.

I’ll nev er (A)hide; I can’t; I’m too (G)shin y!

Watch me (C)daz zle like a dia mond in the (G)rough, strut my (C)stuff.

My stuff is so (G)shin y!

Send your (C)ar mies, but they’ll nev er be e (Am)nough; my shell’s too (D)tough, Mau i, man.

Well, you could try, try, (C)try, but you can’t ex pect a (Em)dem i god to beat a (C)dec a pod.

Look it up.

You will die, die, (C)die; now it’s time for me to (Am)take a part your (D)ach ing heart.

(Eb)Far from the ones who a ban doned you, chas ing the (Bb)love of these hu mans who made you feel want ed, you (Cm)try to be (Dm)tough; but your (Eb)ar mor’s just not (F)hard e nough.

(Bb)Mau i, now it’s time to kick your (Bb)hi ney.

Ev er seen some one so (G)shin y?

Soak it (C)in, ’cause it’s the last you’ll ev er (G)see.

C’est la (C)vie, mon a mi.

I’m so (G)shin y.

Now I (C)eat you, so pre pare your fi nal (Am)plea,

just for (D)me.

You’ll (Eb)nev er be quite as shin y; you wish you were nice and

shin (G)y.

Shiny (From Moana) by Lin-Manuel Miranda — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shiny (From Moana) by Lin-Manuel Miranda 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 66 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 "Shiny (From Moana)" 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 "Shiny (From Moana)"?
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.