Is "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" 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 "50 Ways To Say Goodbye"?

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 "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" use?

Just 18 chords: A, Abm, Abm7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbpow, C, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Train songs work for kids?

Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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50 Ways To Say Goodbye

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Lyrics

My heart is (Abm7)par a lyzed,

my head was (Gb)o ver sized.

I’ll take the high road like I should.

You said it’s (Abm7)meant to be, that it’s not (Gb)you, it’s me.

You’re leav ing now for my own good.

That’s (CN.C.)cool, but if my friends ask where you are I’m gon na say: “She went (Cbsus2)down in an air plane, (Gb5)eat en get tin’ sun tanned, fell in a o ver by a (Eb5)crap er full of (Db5)quick sand.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m no good at good byes.

“She met a (Cb)shark un der wa ter, (Gb)fell and no one caught her.

I re turned ev ’ry thing I ev er (Db5)bought her.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m all out of lies

and ways to say you died.

My pride still (Abm7)feels the sting,

you were my (Gb)ev ’ry thing.

Some day I’ll find a love like yours.

She’ll think I’m (Abm7)Su per man, not su per (Gb)min i van.

How could you leave on Yom Kip pur?

That’s (CN.C.)cool, but if my friends ask where you are I’m gon na say: “She was (Cbsus2)caught in a mud slide, (Gb5)eat en by a li on, got in run o ver by a (Eb5)crap py pur ple (Db5)Sci on.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m no good at good byes.

“She met dried (Cb)up in the des ert, (Gb)drowned and in a hot tub, danced to death at an East Side ev night (Db5)bought club.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m all out of lies

and ways to say you died,

I (Db5)wan na live a thou sand lives with you.

I wan na be the one you’re dy in’ to love,

but you don’t want to.

That’s (Bb5)cool, but if my friends ask where you are I’m gon na say...

(Bb)That’s (Cb)cool, (Bb)but (A)if (Bb)my (Cb)friends (Bb)ask (A)where (Bb)you (Cb)are (Bb)I’m gon (Cb)na (Bb)say: “She went (Cbsus2)down in an air plane, (Gb5)eat en get tin’ sun tanned, fell in a o ver by a (Eb5)crap er full of (Db5)quick sand.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m no good at good byes.

“She met a (Cb)shark un der wa ter; (Gb)fell, and no one caught her.

I re turned ev ’ry thing I ev er (Db5)bought her.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m all out of lies.

“She was (Cbsus2)caught in a mud slide, (Gb5)eat en by a li on, got in run o ver by a (Eb5)crap py pur ple (Db5)Sci on.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m no good at good byes.

“She met dried (Cb)up in the des ert, (Gb)drowned and in a hot tub, danced to death at an East Side ev night (Db5)bought club.” (Cbsus2)Help me, help me, I’m all out of lies

“She was

and ways to say you died.

50 Ways To Say Goodbye by Train — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “50 Ways To Say Goodbye” by Train 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 Ab at 140 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" 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 "50 Ways To Say Goodbye"?: 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 "50 Ways To Say Goodbye" use?: Just 18 chords: A, Abm, Abm7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbpow, C, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Train songs work for kids?: Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.