A Song For You

· by Leon Russell

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Lyrics

I’ve been so man y plac es

in my (C#)life and time.

I’ve sung a lot of songs; I’ve made some bad rhyme.

I’ve (Bb)act ed out my love in stag es

with (Gm7)ten thou sand peo ple watch ing.

But we’re a lone (Am7)now and I’m sing ing (Bb)this song to you.

I know your im age of me is (F)what I hope to be.

I treat ed you un kind ly but, dar (B)ling,

can’t you see

there’s (Bb)no one more im por tant to me?

Dar ling, can’t you please see through me,

’cause we’re a lone (F)now and I’m sing ing (Bb)this song to you.

You (Dm)taught me pre cious (F)se crets of the truth, with hold ing noth ing.

You came out in front and I was hid ing.

But now I’m so much (F)bet ter.

And (F6)if my words don’t come to geth er,

lis ten to the mel o dy ’cause my love’s in there hid (C7sus4)ing.

I love you in a place where there’s no (C#)space and time.

I love you, for in my life you are a friend of mine.

And when my life is o ver,

re (Gm7)mem ber when we were to geth er.

We were a lone (Am7)and I was sing ing (Bb)this song to you.

(Bb)this song to you.

We were a lone (Am7)and I was sing ing (Bb)this song to you.

We were a lone (Am7)and I was sing ing (Eb)my song,

sing ing this song for you.

A Song For You by Leon Russell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Song For You” by Leon Russell 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 G at 100 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 "A Song For You" 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 "A Song For You"?: 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.
What other Leon Russell songs work for kids?: Try "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen", "LADY BLUE", "Hummingbird". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.