A Whiter Shade Of Pale

by Sarah Brightman

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We (F)skipped the light fan dan go,

turned (Bb)cart wheels ’cross (Gm)the floor.

I was (C)feel ing kind (Am)of sea sick,

but the (F)crowd called out (Dm)for more.

The room was hum ming hard er

as the (C)ceil ing flew a (Am)way.

When we (C)called out for an (Dm)oth er drink,

the wait er brought a tray.

(C)And so it (F)was

that lat

er,

as the (Bb)mill er told his tale,

that her (C)face, at first just ghost ly,

turned a whit er

shade of pale.

She (F)said there is no rea son,

and the (Bb)truth is plain to see.

But I (C)wan dered through my play (Am)ing cards

and (F)would not let her be

one of (Bb)six teen ves tal (Gm7)vir gins

who were (C)leav ing for the coast.

And al (C)though my eyes were (Dm)o

pen,

they might (Bb)just as well’ve been closed.

(C)And so it

A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Sarah Brightman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Sarah Brightman 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 Bb at 80 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 "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
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 "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.