Walk On The Wild Side

by Lou Reed

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Lyrics

(C)Hol ar ly came from Mi er am i F on L the (F6)A, land.

(C)hitch hiked her way a cross was ev the U.

S.

(F6)A.

ling.

A (D)Plucked her eye brows on the way, you (D)shaved her legs would and then he was a she.

She says, (C)“Hey, babe, take a walk on the (F6)wild side,

said (C)hey, hon ey, take a walk on the (F)wild side.

(C)Can ar dy came y from er once out gave it the a (F6)is land.

(C)In the back bod room she was ev ’ry bod y’s (F6)dar ling.

A (D)But she nev er lost her head you (D)e ven when would she was giv in’ head.

where She says, (C)“Hey, babe, take a walk on the (F6)wild side,

said (C)hey, hon Joe, take a walk on the (F)wild side.

(F6)wild side.

And the col ored girls go (C)Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (C)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo.

(C)(Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (C)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (C)doo.)

(C)doo.)

Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed 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 104 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 "Walk On The Wild Side" 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 "Walk On The Wild Side"?
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.