Is "2 The Sky" 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 "2 The Sky"?

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 "2 The Sky" use?

Just 20 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Robin Thicke songs work for kids?

Try "Can U Believe", "I Need Love", "Complicated". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

2 The Sky

· by Robin Thicke

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Lyrics

It’s a maz ing the way

the (Am7)dark ness falls.

And the truth out there is cold,

and noth ing 2 keep u warm.

Jeal ous y and lies with in me.

I got a feel ing the sun won’t shine to day.

Ooh,

and I got ta know right now,

will (A)I be rich, have ev ’ry thing I want?

I stop my self and look 2 the (CN.C.)sky.

Oh, I got ta (A7)give my self

up 2 the (CN.C.)sky.

The (A7)on ly truth

is in the (Dm6)sky.

No (Dm)bod y else can tell ’cause I’m stuck in a spell of greed and an ger and hate.

Ooh, I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried 2 rise a bove it,

but it comes right back, creeps up on me and it hits me dou ble (CN.C.)time.

This can’t be my fate.

It’s nev er 2 late.

I (F)wake up hold ing on

2 this pain.

And there’s (Gm7)noth ing else I can do

but 2 give my self up 2 the (CN.C.)sky.

Save me.

Take me 2 the, 2 the (CN.C.)sky.

Save (A7)me.

Take me, take me

2 the (CN.C.)sky.

Oh, it’s so (A7)wrong out here; I need the (CN.C.)sky.

So cold out here.

Come and save (A7)me.

I need 2 fly.

Oh, I got ta (A7)give my self

2 the (Gm7)sky.

(Gm7)sky.

(Gm9)Huh,

(Bbmaj7)huh.

(F)On ly love will, (C)love will take u, (D7)take u 2 the sky, 2 the (Gm9)sky,

2 the (Bbmaj7)sky.

(F)On ly love will, (C)love will, take u, (D7)take u 2 the sky.

(Huh,

When u ask your self, huh.

“Hey, why me, Da da and why not me?” da da When u’re down (D7)on your da knees, da da da.

hey, look 2 the sky.

Huh, Woo!

Just look 2 the sky.

huh.

U don’t need no fast er (C)car ly love or no big ger house.

will take All u real take ly need 2 is friends sky, and love.

2 the sky,

Hey, come on home.

sky.

Woo!

Throw up your hands.

On ly Just throw up your heart.

u, take All u (D7)real ly need 2 is love.

sky.) Woo.

I’m com in’ (Bbmaj7)home.

Come on home.

2 The Sky by Robin Thicke — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “2 The Sky” by Robin Thicke 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 90 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 "2 The Sky" 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 "2 The Sky"?: 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 "2 The Sky" use?: Just 20 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Robin Thicke songs work for kids?: Try "Can U Believe", "I Need Love", "Complicated". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.