Other arrangements of Animals
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Animals" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Animals”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Animals"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Animals". Key of E, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
More songs you might like
THE MAN WHO NEVER LIED
Maroon 5
MISERY
Maroon 5
THIS LOVE
Maroon 5
SHE WILL BE LOVED
Maroon 5
THE BOY IS MINE
Brandy & Monica
7 THINGS
Miley Cyrus
SUGAR
Maroon 5
LEAVING CALIFORNIA
Maroon 5
HARDER TO BREATHE
Maroon 5
NEVER GONNA LEAVE THIS BED
Maroon 5
PARTY IN THE U.S.A.
Miley Cyrus
GIVE A LITTLE MORE
Maroon 5