The Lazy Song

· by Bruno Mars

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To (C)day I don’t feel (G)like do ing an y thing.

(C)I just wan na (G)lay in my bed.

Don’t (C)feel like pick ing up my phone, so (F)leave a mes sage at the tone, ’cause to (C)day I swear I’m (E7)not do ing an y thing.

I’m gon na (C)kick my feet up, then (G)stare at the fan, (F)turn the T V on, throw my hand in my pants.

(C)No bod y’s gon’ (G)tell me I can’t.

Naw, I’ll be (C)loung ing on the couch, just (G)chill in’ in my Snug gie, (F)click to M T V so they can teach me how to doug ie, ’cause (C)in my cas tle (G)I’m the frick in’ man.

(F)Oh (Dm)yes, I said it, I said it, I (F)said it ’cause I can.

To (C)day I don’t feel (G)like do ing an y thing.

(C)I just wan na (G)lay in my bed.

Don’t (C)feel like pick ing up my phone, so (F)leave a mes sage at the tone, ’cause to (C)day I swear I’m (E7)not do ing an y thing,

noth ing at all.

(Woo hoo,

woo hoo, (F)hoo.)

Noth ing at all.

(Woo hoo,

woo hoo, (F)hoo.)

To mor row (C)I’ll wake up, do some (G)P Nine ty X, meet a (F)real ly nice girl, have some real ly nice sex, and (C)she’s gon na scream (G)out, “This is great.”

Yeah, I y thing.

No, I (Dm7)ain’t gon na comb my (G)hair,

’cause (Am7)I ain’t go in’ an y where,

(Dm)no, no, no, no, (G7)no, no, no, no, no, (Am)no.

I’ll just (Dm7)strut in my birth day (G)suit and let (Am)ev ’ry thing hang loose.

(Dm)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (G7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Am)yeah.

Oh, to (C)day I don’t feel (G)like do ing an y thing.

(C)I just wan na (G)lay in my bed.

Don’t (C)feel like pick ing up my phone, so (F)leave a mes sage at the tone, ’cause to (C)day I swear I’m (E7)not do ing an y thing,

noth ing at all.

(Woo hoo,

woo hoo, (F)hoo.)

Noth ing at all.

(Woo hoo,

woo hoo, (F)hoo.)

Noth ing at all.

The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars 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 140 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 Lazy Song" 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 Lazy Song"?: 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.
What other Bruno Mars songs work for kids?: Try "CHUNKY", "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "FINESSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.