What's Up

by 4 Non Blondes

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Lyrics

Twen ty five years of my life and still do I’m (Bm)trying to get up that great big hill all of (D)hope

for a des ti na tion.

I real ize quick ly when I know I should, that the world was made up of this broth er hood sin of (D)man,

for what ev er that means.

And so I cry some times when I’m ly in’ in bed just to (Bm)get it all out, what’s in my head, and I,

I am feel ing

a lit tle pe cu liar.

And so I wake in the morn ing and I step out side, and I (Bm)take a deep breath, and I get real high, and I

scream from the top of my lungs, “What’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

uh huh.

Twen ty five years of my life and still

I’m (Bm)trying to get up that great big hill of hope

for a des ti na tion.

What's Up by 4 Non Blondes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What's Up by 4 Non Blondes 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 A at 80 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 "What's Up" 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 "What's Up"?
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.