8 (Circle)

by Bon Iver

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Phi (Abmaj7)los o phize your (Eb)fig ure,

no,

what I (Db6/9)have and have n’t held.

You (Abmaj7)called and I came, stayed (Ebsus)tall through it all.

Fall and fix ture just the (Db)same thing.

Say (Abmaj7)noth ing of my (Eb)fa ble,

no,

what on (Db6/9)earth is left to come.

Who’s (Abmaj7)ag and o nized and (Ebsus)gnawed through it all?

Fall I’m un der neath your (Db)tongue.

thing.

I’m (Ab)stand ing in your (Eb)street now,

now,

and I (Db)car ry his gui tar.

And I (Ab)can’t re call it (Eb)light ly at all,

but I know I’m go ing (Db)in.

bour.

Too (Ab)much for me to (Eb)pick up;

oh,

not sure (Db)what for give ness is.

And We’ve (Ab)gal van ized the (Eb)squall of it all;

I can leave be hind the (Db)in.

bour.

I will (Db)run, ooh, all a round it.

Have to (Db)crawl,

still can’t stop it

a long the fi res.

One more time just (Eb7)pass me by;

I’m a make it half the night.

(Eb9)Hall (Eb)light wish es...

To (Ab)walk a side your (Eb)fa vor,

I’m an (Db)as tu ar y king.

I’ll (Ab)keep in a cave your (Eb)com fort and all,

un (Eb)bur dened and be (Db)com ing.

I will run

(Seal ing off and on, you’re (Ebsus)on it.

your hon or.

Have to crawl,

Car ry off and up your (Ab)seize.)

I will (Db)run,

car ry up love a long un fet tered (Db)time.

No no no.

No no no.

(Seal ing off and on, you’re (Fm7)on ures?

your hon or.

Car ry off and up your (Ab)seize.)

De ny with love my (Fm7)la bour?

Was it all I could find?

Keep wak ing up (Bbm7)high.

8 (Circle) by Bon Iver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “8 (Circle) by Bon Iver 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 62 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 "8 (Circle)" 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 "8 (Circle)"?
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 "8 (Circle)" use?
Just 17 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbm7, C, Db, Db6, Dbmaj7, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bon Iver songs work for kids?
Try "BETH/REST", "TOWERS", "SKINNY LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.