Voodoo Child

by Jimi Hendrix

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Lyrics

Well, I stand up next to a moun tain

and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.

Yeah.

Well, I stand up next to a moun tain

and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.

Well, I (E7)pick up all the piec es and make an is land,

might e ven raise a lit tle sand.

Yeah.

’Cause I’m a (C7)voo doo child,

Lord knows I’m a voo doo child, ba by.

I did n’t mean to take up all your sweet time,

I’ll give it right back to you one of these days.

I said I did n’t mean to take up all of your sweet time,

I’ll give it right back one of these days.

But if I don’t (E7)meet you no more in this world,

I’ll meet you in the next one and don’t be (E5)late,

don’t be late.

’Cause I’m a (C7)voo doo child, voo doo child,

Lord knows I’m a voo doo child.

Hey, hey, hey.

Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Voodoo Child” by Jimi Hendrix 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 88 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 "Voodoo Child" 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 "Voodoo Child"?
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.