Is "Try Everything" 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 "Try Everything"?

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 "Try Everything" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, F, G, Gpow, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.

What other Shakira songs work for kids?

Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Try Everything

· by Shakira

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Lyrics

(C)(Oh oh oh oh oh.

(C)Oh oh oh oh oh.

(C)Oh oh (G)oh oh oh.)

I messed up to night.

I lost an oth (F)er fight.

Lost to my self, (C)but I’ll just start a gain.

I keep fall ing down; I keep on hit ting (F)the ground.

But I al ways get (C)up, now, to (G5)see what’s next.

(C)Birds don’t just fly, they fall down and get up.

(C)No bod y learns with out get (G5)ting it wrong.

I won’t give (C)up; no, I won’t give in till I reach the end, and then I’ll start a gain.

No, I won’t leave; I want to try ev (F)’ry thing.

I want to try e (C)ven though (G)I could fail.

I won’t give (C)up; no, I won’t give in till I reach the end, and then I’ll start a gain.

No, I won’t leave; I want to try ev (F)’ry thing.

I want to try e (C)ven though (G)I could fail.

(C)(Oh oh oh oh oh.) Try ev ’ry thing.

(C)(Oh oh (G)oh oh oh.)

Look how far (C)you’ve come; you filled your heart (F)with love.

Ba by, you’ve done (C)e nough; take a deep breath.

Don’t beat your (C)self up; no need to run (F)so fast.

Some times we (C)come last, but (G5)we did our best.

I won’t give (F)I’ll keep on (C)mak ing those (Am)new mis takes.

(F)I’ll keep on (C)mak ing them (Am)ev ’ry day,

those (Am)new mis takes.

(C)(Oh oh oh oh oh.) Try ev ’ry thing.

(C)(Oh oh (G)oh oh oh.)

(Am)Try ev ’ry thing.

Try Everything by Shakira — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Try Everything” by Shakira 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 120 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to lock in your I–V–vi–IV progressions in the key of C, cycling through C, G, Am, and F with a steady block-bass pattern in your left hand. At 120 BPM the tempo is upbeat but manageable — start at around 80 BPM hands-separate so your left hand can memorize those root-note positions without thinking. The trickiest moments come when G shifts briefly to Gsus4 or Gpow: your right hand needs to swap just one note while keeping the rhythm perfectly even, so loop those two-bar transitions until the finger swap feels automatic. Watch out for rushing during the chorus — the energy makes everyone speed up, so count eighth notes out loud until the groove sits in your body. Once this clicks, you'll have the core pop chord cycle under your fingers for dozens of other songs.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Try Everything" 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 "Try Everything"?: 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 "Try Everything" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, F, G, Gpow, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Shakira songs work for kids?: Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.