The Phoenix

· by Fall Out Boy

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Lyrics

Put on your war paint!

You are a brick tied to me that’s drag ging me down.

Strike a match and I’ll burn you to the ground.

We are the jack o lan terns in Ju ly, set ting fi re to the sky.

Here, here comes, this (a) ris ing tide.

So come on,

put on your war paint!

Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope to dies, sil ver clouds with gray lin ings.

So we can take the world back from the (F#)heart at (Em)tacked; one ma ni ac at a time, we will (Em)take it back.

You know, time crawls on when you’re (D7)wait ing for (Cmaj7)the song to start, so dance a lone to the (CN.C.)beat of your heart.

Hey, young (Em)blood, does n’t it (C)feel like our (C#)time is run ning out?

I’m gon na change you like a re mix, then I’ll raise you like a phoe nix.

Wear ing our (Em)vin tage mis er (C)y; no, I think it (C#)looked a lit tle bet ter on (C)me.

I’m gon na change you like a re mix, then I’ll raise you like a phoe nix.

Bring home the boys and scrap scrap met tal the tanks, get hitched, make a ca reer out of rob bing banks, be cause the world is just a tell er and we are wear ing black masks.

“You broke our spir it,” says the note we pass.

So we can take nix.

Put on your war paint!

The war white is won wave the be fore flag, it’s be gun.

Re lease white the doves, wave the sur ren flag, der love!

(Wave the white flag, won wave the white fore flag, it’s huh!

gun.

(Wave the white the flag, wave the white ren flag, huh!

love!

the sur ren flag, der love!

Hey,

young (Em)blood, does n’t it (C)feel like our (C#)time is run ning out?

I’m gon na change you like a re mix, then I’ll raise you like a phoe nix.

Wear ing our (Em)vin tage mis er (C)y; no, I think it (C#)looked a lit tle bet ter on (C)me.

I’m gon na change you like a re mix, then I’ll raise you like a phoe nix.

Hey, young (Em)blood, does n’t it (C)feel like our (C#)time is run ning out?

I’m gon na change you like a re mix, then I’ll raise you like a phoe nix.

Put on your war paint!

The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy 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 E at 138 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 Phoenix" 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 Phoenix"?: 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 Phoenix" use?: Just 7 chords: C, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, D7, Em, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Fall Out Boy songs work for kids?: Try "JUST ONE YESTERDAY", "SAVE ROCK AND ROLL", "THNKS FR TH MMRS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.