Y.m.c.a.

by Village People

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(G)Young man,

there’s no need to feel down.

I said, (Em)young man,

pick your self off the ground.

I said, (C)young man,

’cause you’re in a new town there’s no (D)need (C)to (D)be (C)un (G)hap (D)py.

(G)Young man,

there’s a place you can go, I said, (Em)young man,

when you’re short on your dough.

You can (C)stay there

and I’m sure you will find man y (D)ways (C)to (D)have (C)a (G)good (D)time.

(CN.C.)It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.

M.

C.

A.

It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.

M.

C.

A.

They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.

You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.

It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.

M.

C.

A.

It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.

M.

C.

A.

You can (Am)get your self clean, you can (Am7)have a good meal.

You can (Am7)do what ev er man, you pick feel.

(G)Young man,

there’s no need to feel down.

I said, (Em)young man,

pick your self off the ground.

I said, (C)young man,

’cause you’re in a new town there’s no (D)need (C)to (D)be (C)un (G)hap (D)py.

(G)Young man,

there’s a place you can go, I said, (Em)young man,

when you’re short on your dough.

You can (C)stay there

and I’m sure you will find man y (D)ways (C)to (D)have (C)a (G)good (D)time.

(CN.C.)It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.

M.

C.

A.

It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.

M.

C.

A.

They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.

You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.

It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.

M.

C.

A.

It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.

M.

C.

A.

You can (Am)Young man, young man, there’s no (Am7)need to feel down.

You can (Am7)Young man, ev young man, you what your

self off the (D7)ground.

you want to be?

(G)Y.

M.

C.

A.

It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.

M.

C.

A.

They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.

You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.

It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.

M.

C.

A.

It’s fun to stay at the (Em)Y.

M.

C.

A.

They have (Am)ev er y thing for young (Am7)men to en joy.

You can (Am7)hang out with all the boys.

It’s fun to stay at the

Y.m.c.a. by Village People — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Y.m.c.a.” by Village People 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 G at 120 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 "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
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.