Signs

by Five Man Electrical Band

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And the (Am)sign said, (G)“Long haired, freak y peo ple need not ap ply.” So I tucked my hair up un der my hat and I (G)went in to ask him (A)why.

He said, “You look like a fine up (Bm)stand ing young (G)man, I think you’ll do.” So I (D)took off my hat, I said, “I (A)mag ine that!

(G)Me work ing for you!” Whoa.

(D)Sign, sign, (C)ev ’ry where a (G)sign.

Block ing out the scen ’ry, break ing my mind.

(D)Do this, don’t do that.

Can’t you read the sign?

And the (G)sign said an y bod y caught “Ev ’ry tres bod y pass wel ing come.

Come in, would be shot on and sight.

But So when I they (A)jumped passed on a round the the fence plate and at the yelled at the house, “Hey!

(A)did n’t What have gives a pen you ny to the pay.

right So to (Bm)put up a fence to keep me out or to (G)made keep up Moth my own er Na lit tle ture sign.

in?

I said, If (A)God was here He’d tell you ing to ’bout your me.

face, I’m a live (G)‘Man, you’re some do kind of (A)sin ner!’” (D)Sign, sign, (C)ev ’ry where a (G)sign.

Block ing out the scen ’ry, break ing my mind.

(D)Do this, don’t do that.

Can’t you read the sign?

Now, (A)hey you, mis ter, can’t you read?

You’ve (G)got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat.

You can’t e ven watch.

No, you can’t eat.

(G)You ain’t sup posed to (D)be here.

(C)Sign said you (G)got to have a mem ber ship (D7)card to get in (G)side.

And the (D)Sign, sign, (C)ev ’ry where a (G)sign.

Signs by Five Man Electrical Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Signs by Five Man Electrical Band 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 D at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Signs" 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 "Signs"?
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.