Werewolves Of London

by Warren Zevon

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I saw a were (C5)wolf with a Chi nese (G5)men u in his hand.

walk ing through the (C5)streets of So ho in the rain.

He was (C5)look ing for a place called (G5)Lee Ho Fooks

for to (C5)get a big dish of (G5)beef chow mein.

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

You hear him howl in’ a round your (G5)kitch en door.

You (C5)bet ter not let him in!

Lit tle old (C5)la dy got mu ti lat ed (G5)late last night;

were wolves of (C5)Lon don a gain.

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

He’s the (D5)hair y hand ed gent who (G5)ran a muck in Kent;

(D5)late ly, he’s been o ver heard in May fair.

You bet ter stay a way (C5)from him!

He’ll rip your lungs out, Jim!

Huh!

I’d (C5)like to meet his tai lor.

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

Ow (C5)ooh!

(G5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Ow (C5)ooh!

Well, I (C5)saw Lon Cha ney walk ing with the Queen,

do in’ the were wolves of Lon don.

I saw Lon (C5)Cha ney Ju nior walk ing with the Queen,

do in’ the were wolves of Lon don.

I saw a were wolf drink in’ a pi ña co (G5)la da at Trad er Vick’s;

and his (C5)hair was per fect.

Ow (C5)ooh!

(C5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Huh!

Draw blood.

Ow (C5)ooh!

(C5)Were wolves of Lon don.

Huh!

Draw blood.

don.

Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon 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 D at 104 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Werewolves Of London" 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 "Werewolves Of London"?
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.