Smoke On The Water

by Deep Purple

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Lyrics

We all came back to Mon treaux, house; on the Lake Ge ne (D)aw va shore (Em)cold line, bare, but with the roll to make rec ords with the mo bile.

out and out,

We did n’t (Em)have much time.

ground.

With a Frank it Zap pa and the Moth ers beds, were (D)at the best an place oth a er round,

but some mat ter stu pid with a flare run ning gun this,

(D)burned the place to the the ground.

nev er for get.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter,

and fire in the sky.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter.

We It burned down the gam bling tel.

on it died with an (D)emp ful sound.

(Em)cold and bare, but with the roll And funky Claude ords was the run ning out side, out,

mak pull ing (Em)kids out the ground.

With a When it all pa lights, was o ver, beds, we (D)had to find an a oth to er place.

But Swiss mat ter time pid was we get run ning out, this,

(D)it like we would lose the race.

nev er for get.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter,

and fire in the sky.

(A)Smoke

on the (F)wa ter.

(F)wa ter.

(F)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 G at 112 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 "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.
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.