The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

by VeggieTales

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Lyrics

We are the

(G)pi rates

who don’t do (C)an y thing!

We just (G)stay home

and lie a (D)round!

And if you (G)ask us

to do (C)an y thing,

we’ll just (G)tell

you

we don’t do (G5)an y thing.

Well,

I’ve

nev er been to Green land, and I’ve (C)nev er been to Den ver, and I’ve (G)nev er bur ied treas ure in St.

(F)Lou is or St.

Paul!

And I’ve (G)nev er been to Mos cow, and I’ve (C)nev er been to Tam pa, and I’ve (G)nev er been to (F)Bos ton in the (G)fall!

’Cause we’re

the

(G)pi

rates

who don’t do (C)an y thing!

We just (G)stay

home

and lie a (D)round!

And if you (G)ask

us

to do (C)an y thing,

we’ll just (G)tell

you

we don’t do (G5)an y thing.

And

I

nev er hoist the main stay and I (C)nev er swab the poop deck, and I (G)nev er veer to star board ’cause I (F)nev er sail at all!

And I’ve (G)nev er walked the gang plank, and I’ve (C)nev er owned a par rot, and I’ve (G)nev er been to (F)Bos ton in the (G)fall!

’Cause we’re the

(G)fall!

And

I’ve

(G)nev er licked a (G)spark plug, and I’ve (C)nev er sniffed a (F)stink bug, and I’ve (G)nev er paint ed (G)dai sies on a (D)big red rub ber ball!

And I’ve (G)nev er bathed in (G)yo gurt, and I (C)don’t look good in (F)leg gings.

And we’ve (G)nev er been to (G)Bos ton (D7)in the (G)fall!

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything by VeggieTales — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything” by VeggieTales 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 G at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" 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 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"?
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.