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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Animals" by Maroon 5: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Animals" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Animals" by Maroon 5. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Animals" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Animals" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.