Thick As A Brick

· by Jethro Tull

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Lyrics

(F5)Real ly don’t (Cm)mind if you (Bb)sit this one (F)out;

in my (F5)word’s but a (Cm)whis per, your (Bb)deaf ness a (F)shout.

The I (F5)may make you (Cm)feel but I (Bb)can’t make you (F)think;

as your (F5)sperm’s in the (Cm)gut ter, your (Bb)love’s in the (F)sink.

So you ride your selves (C)o ver the (F)fields,

and you (Bb)make all your (C)an i mal (F)deals,

and your (Bb)wise men don’t (C)know how it (F)feels

to be thick as a brick.

And the (F5)sand cas tle (Cm)vir tues are (Bb)all swept a (F)way

in the (F5)ti dal de (Cm)struc tion, the (Bb)mor al me (F)lée.

The e (F5)las tic re (Cm)treat rings the (Bb)close make of (F)play

as the (F5)last wave un (Cm)cov ers the (Bb)new fan gled (F)way.

But your new shoes are (C)worn at the (F)heels,

and your (Bb)sun tan does (C)rap id ly (F)peel,

and your (Bb)wise men don’t (C)know how it (F)feels

to be thick as a brick.

And the

And the (F5)love that I (Cm)feel

is so far a (Gm)way.

I’m a bad dream that I (Dm)just had

to (F)day.

And you shake your (C)head

and said it’s a (F5)shame.

Spin me back down the (Cm)years

and the (Cm)days

of my (Cm)youth.

Draw the lace and black (Cm)cur tains and shut (Cm)out

the (Eb)whole (Cm)truth.

Spin me down the long (Cm)ag es; let them sing the (Cm)song.

Thick As A Brick by Jethro Tull — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thick As A Brick” by Jethro Tull 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 Bb at 153 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 "Thick As A Brick" 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 "Thick As A Brick"?: 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 "Thick As A Brick" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Bb, C, Cm, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jethro Tull songs work for kids?: Try "AQUALUNG", "LOCOMOTIVE BREATH", "Aqualung". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.