Is "100 Years" 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 "100 Years"?

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.

How many chords does "100 Years" use?

Just 10 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, Em7, Fmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Five For Fighting songs work for kids?

Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

100 Years

· by Five For Fighting

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Lyrics

I’m fif teen

for a mo ment,

caught in be tween ten and twen ty and I’m just dream ing,

count ing the ways to where you are.

I’m twen ty two for a mo ment

and she feels bet ter than ev er and we’re on fire,

mak ing our way back from Mars.

Fif teen, there’s still (C)time for you.

Time to buy and (C)time to lose.

Fif teen,

(C)there’s nev er a wish

(D)bet ter than (C)this

when you on ly got a hun dred years to live.

I’m thir ty three for a mo ment,

I’m still the man, but you see I’m a they; a kid on the way,

a (Am7)fam ’ly on my mind.

I’m for ty five for a mo ment,

the sea is high and I’m head ing in to a cri sis,

chas ing the years of my life.

Fif teen, there’s still (C)time for you.

Time to buy and (C)time to lose your self with in a morn ing star.

Fif teen, I’m all (C)right with you.

Fif teen,

(C)there’s nev er a wish

(D)bet ter than (C)this

when you on ly got a hun dred years to live.

Half time goes by, sud den ly you’re wise.

An oth er blink of an eye, six ty sev en is gone.

The sun is get ting high, we’re mov ing on...

I’m nine ty nine for a mo ment,

I’m dying for just an oth er mo ment and I’m just dream ing,

count ing the ways to where you are.

Fif teen, there’s still (C)time for you.

Twen ty two, I (C)feel her too.

Thir ty three, you’re (C)on your way.

Ev ’ry day’s a (C)new day...

(G)Ooh,

(Em7)ooh,

(G)ooh.

Fif teen, there’s still time for you.

Time to buy and time to choose.

Hey, fif teen,

there’s nev er a wish

(D)bet ter than (C)this

when you on ly got a hun dred years to live.

100 Years by Five For Fighting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “100 Years” by Five For Fighting 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 110 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 "100 Years" 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 "100 Years"?: 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.
How many chords does "100 Years" use?: Just 10 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, Em7, Fmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Five For Fighting songs work for kids?: Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.