A Time For Us (Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet)

by Nino Rota

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Lyrics

A time for (Em)us some day there’ll (F)be when chains are (C)torn by cour age (Dm)born of a love that’s (Am)free.

A time when (Em)dreams so long de (F)nied

can (Dm)flour

(Em)ish

as (Am)we un veil the love we now (Em)must (Am)hide.

A (C)time

for (G)us

at (Dm)last

to (Am)see

a (Bb)life

worth (F)while

for (Em)you

and (Am)me.

And with our (Am)me.

A Time For Us (Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet) by Nino Rota — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Time For Us (Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet)” by Nino Rota 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 C at 90 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 "A Time For Us (Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet)" 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 Time For Us (Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet)"?
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 Nino Rota songs work for kids?
Try "A TIME FOR US", "The Godfather (Love Theme)", "A Time For Us (Love Theme)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.