Zero

by Imagine Dragons

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Lyrics

I find it hard to say the things I wan na say the most, I find a lit tle bit of stead y as I get cer tain close, I find a bal ance in the mid dle of the cha os.

Send me low, send me high, send me nev er dem i god.

I re mem ber walk ing in the cold of No vem ber, hop ing that I make it to the end of De cem ber.

Twen ty sev en years and the end on my mind, but hold ing to the thought of an oth er the time.

crow.

But, look ing to the ways of the ones be fore me, look ing for the path of the young and lone ly.

I don’t wan na hear a bout what to do.

do, no.

I don’t wan na do it just to do it for you.

Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

I find it hard to tell you how I wan na run a way.

I un der stand it al ways makes you feel a get cer tain way.

I find a bal ance in the mid dle of the cha os.

Send me up, send me down, send me nev er dem i god.

I re mem ber walk ing in the heat of the sum mer, wide ing eyed I one it with a mind full of won der.

Twen ty sev en years and I’ve noth ing to show.

but Fall ing from the dove to the dark of the time.

crow.

But, Look ing to the ways of the ones be fore me, look ing for the path of the young and lone ly.

I don’t wan na hear a bout what to do.

do, no.

I don’t wan na do it just to do it for you.

Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

look ing for a way out.

Let me tell you ’bout (D)it, let me tell you ’bout (C)it.

May be you’re the same as me.

Let me tell you ’bout (D)it, let me tell you ’bout (C)it.

They say the truth will set you (G)free.

Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to al ways (Em)feel, feel like I’m emp ty and there’s noth ing real ly (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)Hel lo, hel lo.

Let me tell you what it’s like to be a (D)ze ro, ze ro.

Let me show you what it’s like to nev er (Em)feel, feel like I’m good e nough for an y thing that’s (C)real, real.

I’m look ing for a way out.

(G)(Ooh,

(D)ooh,

(Em)ooh.

(G)Ooh,

(D)ooh,

(Em)ooh.)

Zero by Imagine Dragons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Zero by Imagine Dragons 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 125 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.
  • 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 "Zero" 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 "Zero"?
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.