Smoke On The Water

· by Deep Purple

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Smoke On The Water

Deep Purple112 BPM

Lyrics

We (G5)all came out to Mon treaux

on the Lake Ge ne va shore line

to make rec ords with a mo bile,

we did n’t (G5)have much time.

But Frank Zap pa and the Moth ers

were at the best (F5)place a round.

But some stu pid with a flare gun

burned the place (F5)to the ground.

(C5)Smoke

on the (Ab5)wa ter,

a fire in the sky.

(C5)Smoke

on the (Ab5)wa ter.

Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple 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 Eb at 116 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Smoke On The Water" 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 "Smoke On The Water"?: 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 "Smoke On The Water" use?: Just 4 chords: Abped, Cped, Fped, Gped. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Deep Purple songs work for kids?: Try "SMOKE ON THE WATER", "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.