Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)

by Willy Russell

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Lyrics

(Cm)Shoes up on the ta ble and a (Gm)spi der’s been killed.

(Cm)Some one broke the look ing glass.

There’s a (F)full moon shin ing and the (F)salt’s been spilled.

You’re walk ing on the (F)pave ment cracks,

don’t know what’s gon na (F)come to pass.

Now, you (F)know the dev il’s got your num ber.

You know he’s gon na find ya.

You know he’s right be hind ya.

He’s star ing through your win dows, he’s (F#dim)creep ing down the (Cm)hall.

(Cm)Ain’t no point in clutch ing at your (Gm)ros a ry.

You’re al ways gon na know what was done.

(F)E ven when you shut your eyes, you still

see

that you (F)sold a son

and you can’t tell (F)an y one.

Now, you (F)know the dev il’s got your num ber.

You know he’s gon na find ya.

You know he’s right be hind ya.

He’s stand ing on your step and he’s (F#dim)knock ing at your (Cm)door,

he’s (F#dim)knock ing at your (Cm)door,

he’s (F#dim)knock ing at your door.

Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers) by Willy Russell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)” by Willy Russell 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 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 "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)" 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 "Shoes Upon The Table (From Blood Brothers)"?
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.