What key is "Animals" in?

"Animals" by Maroon 5 is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Animals" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Animals" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Animals"?

This arrangement of "Animals" uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, Gmaj7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Animals" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?

Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ba by, I’m (Em)prey ing on you to night, hunt you (D)down, eat you a live, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

May be you (Em)think that you can hide.

I can (Gmaj7)smell your scent for miles, (D)just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Ba by, I’m...

So what you’re try ing to do to me, it’s like we can’t stop, we’re en e mies; but we get a long when I’m in na side you.

(Hey.) You’re like a drug that’s kill ing me: I cut you out en tire i ly, but I get so high when I’m in side you.

Yeah, you can start (Em)o ver, you can run free, you can find (D)oth er fish in the sea.

You can pre (C)tend it’s meant to be; but you can’t stay a way from me.

I can still (Em)hear you mak ing that sound, tak ing me (Gmaj7)down, roll ing on the ground.

You can pre (C)tend that it was me, but no.

Oh, ba by, I’m (Em)prey ing on you to night, hunt you (D)down, eat you a live, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

May be you (Em)think that you can hide.

I can (Gmaj7)smell your scent for miles, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Ba by, I’m...

So if I run, ing it’s not e nough.

You’re still in my head, for ev er stuck, but so you can do what you wan na do.

you.

(Hey.) I love your lies; I’ll eat ’em up, but don’t de ny the an i mal but that comes a live when I’m in side you.

Yeah, you can start (Em)o ver, you can run free, you can find (D)oth er fish in the sea.

You can pre (C)tend it’s meant to be; but you can’t stay a way from me.

I can still (Em)hear you mak ing that sound, tak ing me (Gmaj7)down, roll ing on the ground.

You can pre (C)tend that it was me, but no.

Oh, ba by, I’m (Em)prey ing on you to night, hunt you (D)down, eat you a live, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

May be you (Em)think that you can hide.

I can (Gmaj7)smell your scent for miles, just like (C)an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Ba by, I’m...

Don’t tell no lie, lie, lie, lie; you can’t de ny, -ny, -ny, -ny that beast in side, -side, -side, -side.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

No, girl, don’t lie, lie, lie, lie; you can’t de ny, -ny, -ny, -ny that beast in side, -side, -side, -side.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yo, oh.

Whoa, oh, oh.

(Just like an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.

Just like an i mals, an i mals, like an i mals, -mals.)

Ow ooh.

Ba by, I’m Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Animals by Maroon 5

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Animals”

What key is "Animals" in?: "Animals" by Maroon 5 is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Animals" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Animals" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Animals"?: This arrangement of "Animals" uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, Gmaj7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Animals" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?: Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.