Is "'39" 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 "'39"?

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 "'39" use?

Just 7 chords: A, Bm, C#7, D, E, F#dim, F#m. Take it one section at a time.

What other Queen songs work for kids?

Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

'39

· by Queen

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Lyrics

In the (E)year of thir ty nine as sem bled here the vol un teers, the in the (D)days (A)when lands were few,

here the (F#m)ship sailed out in to the (D)blue and sun ny morn,

though the sweet est (E)sight ev er (A)seen.

And the (E)night is fol lowed and day.

grey, And the (F#dim)sto ry tell ers say

That the (F#m)score brave (C#7)souls (F#m)in side.

Oh, For (A)man y a lone ly day

sailed a (E)cross the milk y seas, Your Ne’er looked (F#m)back, (D)nev er feared,

(D)nev er cried.

Don’t you (A)hear my call

though you’re (D)man y years a way.

Don’t you hear me call ing (E)you?

Write your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)for the day I (A)take your (Bm)hand, (E)In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.

In the (E)year of thri ty nine as came a ship in from the blue, the vol un (D)teers (A)came home that day,

and they (F#m)bring good news in of a (D)world so new ly born,

though their hearts so (E)heav i ly (A)weigh.

For the (E)night is fol lowed and day.

grey, lit tle (F#dim)dar lin’, we’ll a way.

But my (F#m)love, this (C#7)can (F#m)not be,

Oh, so (A)man y a years have gone,

though I’m (E)old er but a year, Your moth er’s (F#m)eyes (D)from your eyes

(D)cry to me.

Don’t you (A)hear my call

though you’re (D)man y years a way.

Don’t you hear me call ing (E)you?

Write your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)for the day I (A)take your (Bm)hand, (E)In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.

In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.

Don’t you

All your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)can not (D)heal me (A)like your (Bm)hand, for my (F#m)life still a (E)head,

pit y (A)me.

'39 by Queen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “'39” by Queen 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 A 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 "'39" 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 "'39"?: 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 "'39" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Bm, C#7, D, E, F#dim, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Queen songs work for kids?: Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.