The Guilty Ones

· by Duncan Sheik

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Lyrics

(Fmaj9)Some thing’s start ed cra zy,

sweet and un (Em7)known.

(Fmaj9)Some thing you keep in a box on the street,

now it’s long ing for a (Em7)home.

And, who can say what dreams are?

Wake me in time to be lone ly and sad.

And, who can say what we are?

This is the sea son for dream ing...

And (Am)now our bod ies are the (Gm7)guilt y ones, who (Fmaj7)touch

and col or the (Bb6/9)hours.

(Am)Night won’t breathe.

Oh, how we

(Fmaj7)fall in si lence from the sky

and (Dm9)whis per some sil ver re ply…

Whoa oh, whoa oh.

(Fmaj9)Pulse is gone and rac ing,

all fits and starts.

(Fmaj9)Win dow by win dow you try and look in to

this brave new you that you are.

And, who can say what dreams are?

Wake me in time to be out in the cold.

And, who can say what we are?

This is the rea son for dream ing...

And (Am)now our bod ies are the (Gm7)guilt y ones.

Our (Fmaj7)touch

will fill ev ’ry (Bb6/9)hour.

(Am)Huge and dark, oh, our hearts will (Fmaj7)mur mur the blues from on high,

then (Dm9)whis per some sil ver re ply...

whoa oh, whoa oh.

And (Am)now our bod ies are the (C13)guilt y ones.

The Guilty Ones by Duncan Sheik — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Guilty Ones” by Duncan Sheik 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Guilty Ones" 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 Guilty Ones"?: 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 "The Guilty Ones" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, Bb6, C7, Cdom, Dm9, Em7, Fmaj7, Fmaj9, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duncan Sheik songs work for kids?: Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.