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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.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Animals" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Animals”
- Can I play "Animals" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Animals" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Animals" by Maroon 5 played in?
- Animals is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Animals"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Animals" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Animals"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Animals"?
- "Animals" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Animals"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, Gmaj7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?
- Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Animals"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Animals" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Animals"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Animals" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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