Something's Always Wrong

by Toad The Wet Sprocket

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Lyrics

An oth er day

I call and nev (C)er speak.

And you would say,

“Noth ing’s changed at (G)all.”

And I can’t feel

much hope for an (C)y thing

if I won’t be

there to catch you if you (G)fall.

A gain,

it seems we meet

in the spac es

in be tween.

We al ways say

it won’t be long,

oh, but some (Dm)thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

An oth er game

of put ing things (C)a side as if we’ll come

back to them some (G)time.

A brace of hope,

a pride of in (C)no cence and you would say,

there to “Some thing has gone (G)wrong.”

A gain,

it seems we meet

in the spac es

in be tween.

We al ways say

it won’t be long,

oh, but some (Dm)thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

thing’s al ways

wrong.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

And a gain, thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

(Dm)Some thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

(Dm)Some thing’s al ways

wrong.

(Bb)Yeah.

(Bb)Yeah.

(Bb)Yeah.

(Bb)Yeah.

Something's Always Wrong by Toad The Wet Sprocket — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something's Always Wrong” by Toad The Wet Sprocket 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 Bb at 100 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's Always Wrong" 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's Always Wrong"?
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.