The Bird And The Worm

by Owl City

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(CN.C.)If (D)you’re the bird

when ev er we pre tend it’s sum mer, then I’m the worm,

I know the part, it’s (D)such a bum mer but (G)fair done is (G)fair, then if take my seg ments get (Gsus2)sep ar at ed I’ll scream kiss you

and you’ll be there.

If (D)Close your eyes,

slide me the cot ton off (D)of your should er and feel the shine.

the glow in I’m dark hooked stars so (D)toss me o ver and (G)cast a line.

as love I’ll throw a par ty and room (Gsus2)greet my un tend der sea (Bm7)friends

as they ar rive.

You and I left our (Em7)trou bles far be hind.

But I still have just one more (C)ques tion on my mind

for all my pals who live in the (Bm7)o ceans and the seas.

With friends like these, well, who needs who a needs en e mies?

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)I’m your boy,

let’s take a short cut we re mem ber and we’ll en joy

pick ing ap ples in (D)late Sep tem ber like (G)we’ve done for (G)years, then we’ll take a long ments walk (Gsus2)through the corn field and I’ll kiss you

be tween the ears.

If (D)you’re my girl,

swirl me a round ton your (D)room with feel ing and as we twirl,

the glow in the dark hooked stars so (D)on your cei ling will (G)shine for us

as love I’ll sweeps a o ver the room (Gsus2)greet ’cause we tend der to (Bm7)make

each oth er blush.

You and I left our (Em7)trou bles far be hind.

But I still have just one more (C)ques tion on my mind

for all my pals who live in the (Bm7)o ceans and the seas.

With fronds like these, well, who needs who a needs nem o nies?

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da, If You’re the bird, I’m the worm and it’s plain to see

that (G)we (A)were (D)meant to be.

We were meant to (D)be.

da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, we we’re meant to (D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Bm7)da, da, da, da, we we’re meant to (Bm7)da, da, da, da.

We were meant to be.

The Bird And The Worm by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Bird And The Worm by Owl City 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 160 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 "The Bird And The Worm" 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 "The Bird And The Worm"?
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.