Sleep On The Floor

by The Lumineers

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Lyrics

Pack your self a tooth brush, dear.

Pack your self a (F)fa v’rite (C)blouse.

Take a with draw al slip,

take all of your (F)sav ings (C)out.

’Cause if we don’t (Am)leave this (G)town

we might nev er (F)make it out.

I was not (Am)born to (G)drown.

Ba by, come on.

For get what Fa ther Bren nan said,

we were not (F)born in (C)sin.

Leave a note on your bed,

let your moth er (F)know you’re (C)safe.

And by the (Am)time she (G)wakes

we’ll have driv en (F)through the (C)state,

we’ll have driv en (Am)through the (G)night.

Ba by, come on.

If the sun don’t shine on and me to day, and if the (F)sub ways (Am)flood and (G)bridg es (C)break,

will you lay your self down and dig your grave, or will you (F)rail a (Am)gainst the (G)dy ing (C)break,

will you (C)day?

And when we looked out side,

could n’t e ven (F)see the (C)sky.

How do you pay the rent?

Is it your (F)par (C)ents,

or is it hard work, dear,

hold ing the at mos phere?

I don’t wan na (Am)live like (G)that.

If the (C)sun don’t shine on (F)me to day, if the (Am)sub ways flood and the (G)bridg es break,...

Je sus Christ can’t save me to night.

Put on your dress, yes, wear some thing nice.

de cide on me, yeah, de cide on us.

Oh,

Il li nois, Il li nois.

Pack your self a tooth brush, dear,

pack your self a (F)fa v’rite (C)blouse.

Take a with draw al slip,

take all of your (F)sav ings (C)out,

’cause if we don’t (Am)leave this (G)town,

we might nev er (F)make it out.

Sleep On The Floor by The Lumineers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sleep On The Floor by The Lumineers 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 138 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 "Sleep On The Floor" 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 "Sleep On The Floor"?
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.