20 Good Reasons

by Thirsty Merc

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They (C)said love hurts,

I (Cmaj7)wrote that book,

I (C)climbed that wall, I (F)had one look

but (C)you just came a round

to say hel lo.

The (C)streets were filled

with (Cmaj7)guil ty hearts

and (C)here was I right (F)from the start and

I lost ev ’ry thing

when I lost you.

So tell me (C)why

should I let you go?

Give me twen ty good rea sons,

I need to know,

yeah.

And (C)at that point

there (G)was no pain,

there (Am)was no sky, there (F)was no rain, for

all there was was you

and your sweet face.

But (C)life is life

and (G)things will change

like (Am)scenes up on an ac tor’s stage,

to (C)mor row comes to day

for all we know.

So tell me, ba by, (C)why

should I let you go?

Give me twen ty good rea sons

I need to know

yeah.

Give me twen ty good rea sons.

Give me twen ty good rea sons.

Give me twen ty good rea sons

to let you go.

So tell me, ba by, (C)why

should I let you go?

Give me twen ty good rea sons

I need to know

yeah.

Tell me, ba by,

Give me twen ty good rea sons.

20 Good Reasons by Thirsty Merc — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “20 Good Reasons by Thirsty Merc 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 C at 94 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "20 Good Reasons" 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 "20 Good Reasons"?
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.