Telephone

by Lady Gaga

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Lyrics

(Em)Hel lo, hel lo ba by, you called; (G)I can’t hear a thing.

(A)I have got no ser vice in the (Em)club, you see, see.

Wha wha what did you say?

Oh, you’re (G)break ing up on me.

(A)Sor ry, I can not hear you, I’m (Em)kind a bu sy.

K kind a bu sy.

K (G)kind a bu sy.

(A)Sor ry, I can not hear you, I’m (Em)kind a bu sy.

Stop call ing, stop call ing, (G)I don’t wan na think an y more.

(I left my head and my (Em)heart on the dance floor.) Stop call ing, stop call ing, (G)I don’t wan na talk an y more.

(I left my head and my (Em)heart on the dance floor.) (Em)(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (G)eh eh eh.) Stop te le phon ing (A)me.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Em)eh eh eh.) I’m bu sy.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (G)eh eh eh.) Stop te le phon ing (A)me.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Em)eh eh eh eh.)

Telephone by Lady Gaga — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Telephone” by Lady Gaga 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 G at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Telephone" 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 "Telephone"?
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.