Stuck In The Middle With You

by Stealers Wheel

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Lyrics

Well, I don’t (D)Tryin’ know why I came here to night.

I I got can the see feel in’ it that makes some is thing ain’t right.

I’m so scared in case I fall off my chair

and I I’m won d’ring how I’ll get down the stairs.

Clowns to the left of me, jok ers to the right.

Here I am, stuck in the mid dle with you.

Yes, I’m (D)Tryin’ stuck in the mid dle with you

and I I’m can won see feel d’ring it what makes it is I should do.

It’s so hard to keep this smile from my face.

Los I ing con trol I’m all o ver the place.

Clowns to the left of me, jok ers to the right.

Here I am, stuck in the mid dle with you.

Yes, I’m

Well, you (G7)start ed out with noth in’ and you’re proud that you’re a self made man.

And your (G7)friends, they all come crawl in’, slap you on the back and say (D)please,

(Am)please.

And I don’t know why I came here to night.

I got the feel in’ that some thing ain’t right.

I’m so scared in case I fall off my chair

and I’m won d’ring how I’ll get down the stairs.

Clowns to the left of me, jok ers to the right.

Here I am, stuck in the mid dle with you.

Yes, I’m stuck in the mid dle with you.

Stuck in the mid dle with you.

Here I am, stuck in the mid dle with you.

Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel 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 D at 112 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 "Stuck In The Middle With You" 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 "Stuck In The Middle With You"?
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.