Sweet Sixteen

by Billy Idol

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I’ll do an y (Am7)thing

for my sweet six teen,

and I’ll do an y thing

for lit tle run a way child.

Gave my heart o an en (F)gage ment ring;

she ’ries took (Am)ev ’ry thing, peo ple get...

ev ’ry thing I gave her,

oh, sweet six teen.

Built a moon for a (F)rock ing chair;

I nev er guessed it would (G)rock her far from here.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, (F)some one’s built a (G)can dy cas tle for my sweet six teen.

(F)Some one’s built a (G)can dy brain and filled it (Am7)in.

Well, I’ll do an y (Am7)thing

for my sweet six teen,

oh, I’d do an y thing

for lit tle run a way child.

Well, my mem o ries will (F)burn ment you.

Mem ’ries grow (Am)old er as peo ple get...

They ’ry just get cold er,

like sweet six teen.

Oh, a I for a (F)see it’s clear,

ba nev er by, that would (G)you are all through here.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, (F)some one’s built a (G)can dy cas tle for my sweet six teen.

(F)Some one’s built a (G)can dy house to house her (Am7)in.

Well, I’ll do an y Oh,

(F)some one’s built a (G)can dy cas tle for my sweet six teen.

(F)Some one’s built a (G)can dy brain and filled it (Am7)in.

And I’d do an y thing

for my sweet six teen.

Oh, I’d do an y thing

for lit tle run a way girl.

Yeah,

sad, lone ly and blue.

Eh,

get tin’ o ver you.

How,

how do you (G)think it feels, yeah?

(G)And in the morn in’ get o ver you.

And in the morn in’ get o ver.

Wipe a way the tears, get o ver you.

Get o ver, get o ver.

My sweet six teen,

oh, run a way child.

Oh, sweet six teen,

lit tle run a way girl.

Gave my heart an en (F)gage ment ring;

she left (Am7)ev ’ry thing,

ev ’ry thing I (G5)gave her,

sweet six teen.

Built a moon for a (F)rock ing chair;

I nev er guessed it would (G)rock her far from here.

Eh, mm, mm, oh, oh, oh, (Am7)child?

Would do an y thing

oh, sweet six teen.

I’d do an y thing

for lit tle run a way girl,

lit tle run a way girl.

Oh, sweet six teen,

oh, sweet six teen.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Sweet Sixteen by Billy Idol — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sweet Sixteen” by Billy Idol 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 144 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 "Sweet Sixteen" 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 "Sweet Sixteen"?
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.