Whip It

by Devo

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Lyrics

Crack that whip,

give the past the slip.

Step on a crack,

break your mom ma’s back.

When a good time turns a round, you must whip it.

You fore will nev er live it down un less you whip it.

When some thing’s go ing wrong, you til must whip it.

Now whip it in to shape, shape it up, get straight, go for ward, move a head.

Try to de tect it.

It’s not too late to whip it, whip it good.

When a prob lem comes a long, you must whip it.

Be fore the cream sits out too long, you less must whip it.

When No one gets their way un til they whip it.

Now whip it in to shape, shape it up, get straight, go for ward, move a head.

Try to de tect it.

It’s not too late to whip it, whip it good.

I say whip it,

whip it good.

Now whip it

in to shape,

shape it up,

get straight,

go for ward,

move a head,

try to de tect it.

It’s not too late

to whip it

in to shape,

shape it up,

get straight,

go for ward,

move a head,

try to de tect it.

It’s not too late

to whip it,

whip it good.

Whip It by Devo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Whip It” by Devo 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 180 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 "Whip It" 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 "Whip It"?
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.