Something Human

by Muse

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Lyrics

My (Asus)cir cuits have blown;

I (C#m)know it’s self im (F#m)posed.

And (C#m)all I have (D)shared, mon ey, and all I have (E)loved is all I’ll ev er (F#m)own.

But (E)some thing has changed;

re placed I with feel vi sions so of (F#m)a live.

My (C#m)life just blew (D)up, I’d give it all (E)up, I’ll a de to pres (A)sur ize.

(F#m)Oh, (E)oh, (D)oh.

Ten thou sand miles left on (E)the road.

(F#m)Oh, (E)oh, (D)oh.

Five hun dred ho urs till I (E)am home.

I need some thing (F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man,

(F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man.

Let’s (Asus)face all our fears.

come (C#m)out of self the (F#m)shade.

Let’s (C#m)burn all the (D)shared, mon ey, ab solve all the (E)lies and wake up ev un (F#m)scathed.

The (E)big pic ture’s gone,

re placed I with feel vi sions so of (F#m)you.

live.

Now (C#m)life can be (D)gin, I’ve cleansed all my (E)sins.

I’m a bout to break (A)through.

ize.

(F#m)Oh, (E)oh, (D)oh.

Five thou sand miles left on (E)the road.

(F#m)Oh, (E)oh, (D)oh.

Two hun dred ho urs till I (E)am home.

I need some thing (F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man,

(F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man.

Let’s (Asus)face all our man.

And I need

the touch,

and some thing (F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man.

(F#m)Oh, (E)oh, (D)oh.

Less than a mile left on (E)the road.

(F#m)Oh, (E)oh, (D)oh.

I will be crawl ing through (E)your door.

I need some thing (F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man,

(F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man.

And I need

your love,

and some thing (F#m)hu (E)man, (A)hu

man.

Something Human by Muse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something Human” by Muse 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 A at 104 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 "Something Human" 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 "Something Human"?
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.