Sugar, We're Goin' Down

by Fall Out Boy

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Lyrics

Am I (CN.C.)more than you bar gained for yet?

I’ve been dy ing to tell you an y thing from you clo want set, to hear, ing to ’cause that’s just who I am this week.

(D5)Lie in the grass (G5)next to the mau so le um.

I’m just a (D5)notch in your bed post, but (G5)you’re just a line in a song.

(B5)Notch in your bed post, but (G5)you’re just a line in a (D)Drop a (Gsus2)heart,

(A)break a (Bm)name.

We’re al ways (C5)sleep ing in and sleep ing for the wrong team.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down in an ear li er round.

And, (G5)sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (B5)num ber one with a bul let.

A (G5)load ed gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down in an ear li er round.

And, (G5)sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (B5)num ber one with a bul let.

A (G5)load ed gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

Is this (CN.C.)more than you bar gained for yet?

Oh, don’t mind me.

I’m watch ing you y two from the clo want set, to hear, ing to ’cause be the fric tion in your jeans.

(D5)Is n’t it messed (G5)how I’m just dy to be him?

I’m just a (D5)notch in your bed post, but (G5)you’re just a line in a song.

(B5)Notch in your bed post, but (G5)you’re just a line in a (D)song.

a (Gsus2)heart,

(A)break a (Bm)name.

We’re al ways (C5)sleep ing in and sleep ing for the wrong team.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down in an ear li er round.

And, (G5)sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (B5)num ber one with a bul let.

A (G5)load ed gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down in an ear li er round.

And, (G5)sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (B5)num ber one with a bul let.

A (G5)load ed gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

Is this

Down, down in an ear li er round.

And, sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (G5)num ber one with a bul let.

A load ed gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down in an ear li er round.

And, sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (G5)num ber one with a bul let.

A load ed (CN.C.)gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down, down, down, (G5)down, down, down, down.

We’re go in’ (B5)down, down, down, down.

A (G5)load ed gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

We’re go in’ (D5)down, down in an ear li er round.

And, (G5)sug ar, we’re go ing down swing ing.

I’ll be your (B5)num ber one with a bul let.

A (G5)load ed (CN.C.)gun com plex, cock it and pull it.

Sugar, We're Goin' Down by Fall Out Boy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sugar, We're Goin' Down by Fall Out Boy 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 155 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for your right hand's ability to snap between chord shapes quickly — at 155 BPM in the key of D, those power chords like Bpow, Gpow, and Epow will fly by, so you need clean, confident hand shifts rather than fumbling for individual notes. Your left hand stays grounded with a block bass pattern, which is good news: let it be your anchor while your right hand does the heavy lifting. I'd suggest starting hands-separate at around 100 BPM, focusing first on the right-hand chord changes — especially the move from Bm to Gsus2, which catches a lot of students off guard because the shape change is wider than it feels. Once that's smooth, bring your hands together and bump the tempo up in small increments. Watch the transition into the C and Cpow sections too; they sit outside the home key and your fingers will want to drift. Loop those passages until they feel automatic. This is the song that'll really lock in your power-chord vocabulary and teach you to keep steady time when the energy is pushing you to rush.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" 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 "Sugar, We're Goin' Down"?
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.
How many chords does "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" use?
Just 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Fall Out Boy songs work for kids?
Try "JUST ONE YESTERDAY", "SAVE ROCK AND ROLL", "THNKS FR TH MMRS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.