3 Am

by Matchbox Twenty

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Well, she said it’s cold (Db)tle bit of out thing; side, is n’t made and she hands bet me my rain coat;

And she’s al col ways the wall (Db)worried ’bout world, things been be stuck lieves like that she’s got that.

it all.

and days.

Well, she said it’s all gon na end and it might as well be her my (Ab)used fault.

But And she (Eb)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (Ab)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve it.

Well, she’s got a lit (Db)tle that of some thing; side, is n’t made up God, it’s bet ter than noth ing.

And in her clock or the wall (Db)por trait world, she been be stuck lieves like at three got that.

for days and days.

She swears said the moon don’t na hang is a quite as high as her it (Ab)used to.

But And she (Eb)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (Ab)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve it.

rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve

this.

(Eb)out side it’s stopped (Db)rain ing,

yeah.

But she says, (Ab)“Ba by,

well, it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way, I be lieve this.

Well, it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way, I be lieve this.

some (Db)times.

3 Am by Matchbox Twenty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “3 Am by Matchbox Twenty 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 Db at 120 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 "3 Am" 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 "3 Am"?
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 "3 Am" use?
Just 5 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Ebpow, Fm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matchbox Twenty songs work for kids?
Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.