Is "Tempted" 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 "Tempted"?

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 "Tempted" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbaug, C, Cm7, D, D7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Tempted

· by Squeeze

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Lyrics

I bought a tooth brush, some (G)tooth paste, a (Am)flan nel for my face, pa ja mas, a hair brush, new (Fm)shoes and a case.

was well.

I (Cm7)said to my re flec tion, let’s get (Gm7)out of this place.

(Eb)Past the church and the stee ple, the (Ab)laun dry on the hill, Your (C)bill boards and the build ings, I (Bb)mem ’ries of it still keep call ing

and call ing.

But for get it all,

I know I will.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered

what’s been (D7)go in’ on.

And now that (Dm7)you have gone, there’s no oth er.

(F)Tempt ed by the (F)fruit of an oth er,

(F)tempt ed, but the (F)truth is dis cov ered.

I’m at the car park, the (G)air port, the (Am)bag gage car ou sel, pa the ple keep on bin’, ain’t (Fm)wish in’ a I was well.

I (Cm7)said it’s no oc ca sion, it’s no (Gm7)sto ry I can

(Eb)At my bed side emp ty ets, a (Ab)foot with out a sock.

Your (C)bod y gets much clos er, I (Bb)fum ble for the clock.

keep A by

the se tion,

I for get it all,

that it would stop.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered

what’s been (D7)go in’ on.

And now that (Dm7)you have gone, there’s no oth er.

(F)Tempt ed by the (F)fruit of an oth er,

(F)tempt ed, but the (F)truth is dis cov ered.

I’m at the car

I bought a nov el, some (G)per fume, a (Am)for tune all for you,

(D)but it’s not my con science that (Fm)hates to be un true.

I (Cm7)asked of my re flec tion, tell me (Gm7)what is there to do?

(F)tempt ed, but the (F)truth is dis (Dm7)cov

ered.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered.

Tempted by Squeeze — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tempted” by Squeeze 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 92 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 "Tempted" 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 "Tempted"?: 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 "Tempted" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbaug, C, Cm7, D, D7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.