Tumbling Dice

by The Rolling Stones

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Lyrics

(C)Wom en (F)think I’m (C)tast y, but they’re al ways (F)try in’ to (C)waste me (F)and (C)make me (F)burn the (C)can dle (F)right (C)down.

But, (G)ba (C)by,

(G)ba (C)by, I (F)don’t need no jewels in my crown.

’Cause (C)all (F)you wom en is low down (F)gam blers, (C)cheat in’ (F)like I (C)don’t know (C)how,

but, (G)ba (C)by,

(G)ba (C)by, there’s (F)fe ver in the funk house now.

This (C)low down (C)bitch in’ got my poor (F)feet a (C)itch in’, (F)you (C)know, you (F)know the (C)deuce is (F)still (C)wild.

(G)Ba (C)by, I (G)can’t (C)stay, you got to (F6)roll

me and call me the tum blin’ (C)dice.

(C)Al ways (F)in a (C)hur ry, I nev er (F)stop to (C)wor ry.

(C)Don’t you (F)see the time flash (F)in’ (C)by?

(G)Hon (C)ey, got no (G)mon (C)ey, I’m all (F)six es and sev ens and nines.

(C)Say now, (F)ba by, I’m the rank out (F)sid er, (C)you can (F)be my (C)part ner (F)in (C)crime.

But (G)ba (C)by, I (G)can’t (C)stay, you got to (F6)roll

me and call me the tum blin’, (F6)roll

me and call me the tum blin’ (C)dice.

Oh, (C)my, my, (F)my, I’m the lone crap (F)shoot er, (C)play in’ (F)the field ev (F)’ry (C)night.

(G)Ba (C)by,

(G)can’t (C)stay, you got to (F6)roll

me and call me the tum blin’, (CN.C.)roll

me and call me the tum blin’ (Got to (CN.C.)dice.

me.)

Got to (F6)roll (CN.C.)me.

Got to (F6)roll (CN.C.)me.

Got to

Tumbling Dice by The Rolling Stones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tumbling Dice” by The Rolling Stones 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 107 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 "Tumbling Dice" 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 "Tumbling Dice"?
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.