Start Me Up

by The Rolling Stones

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Lyrics

If you (G)start (C)me up,

(C)if you start me up I’ll (F)nev er stop.

You can (G)start (C)me up,

(C)you can start me up, I’ll (F)nev er stop.

(F)(You (Bb)you (F)got.) I’ve been (G)run (C)ning hot,

you got me just a bout to (Bb)blow my top.

you’ve got to (F)nev er, nev er nev er, You can (G)start me (C)up,

you can start me up, I (F)nev er stop, nev er stop, nev er stop, er, nev er stop.

er.

You make a grown man (C)cry,

you make a grown man (C)cry,

you make a grown man (C)cry.

Spread out the oil,

the gas o line,

I want a smooth ride in a (F)mean, er, mean ma (C)chine.

(F)Start it up.

You can (G)start (C)me up,

(C)kick the start er, give it (F)all you’ve got.

(F)(You (Bb)you (F)got.) I’ve I (G)can’t (C)com pete

you with the rid ers in the (Bb)oth er heats.

you’ve got to (F)nev er, nev er nev er, stop.

You (G)rough it (C)up.

If you like it you can (F)slide it up, slide it up, slide it up, er, slide it up.

er.

Don’t make a grown man (C)cry,

don’t make a grown man (C)cry,

don’t make a grown man (C)cry.

My eyes di late,

my lips go green,

my hands are greas y, she’s a (F)mean, er, mean ma (C)chine.

(F)Start it up.

You can

(C)seen.

If you (G)start (C)it up,

love the day when we will (F)nev er stop, nev er stop, nev er, nev er, nev er stop.

(G)Tough (C)it up,

love the day when we will (F)nev er stop, nev er stop, nev er, nev er, nev er stop.

(G)You, you,

(C)you make a grown man (F)cry.

Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones 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 124 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 "Start Me Up" 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 "Start Me Up"?
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.