A Winter's Tale

by David Essex

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The (F)nights are (C)cold (F)er (Bb)now,

a (Am)may be I should close the door,

and an y way the (F)snow has (C7)cov ered all your (Dm)foot steps

and (Bb)I can fol low you no more.

The (F)fire still (C)burns (F)at (Bb)night,

my (Am)mem o ries are warm and clear;

but ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows it’s (C7)hard to be a (Bb)lone at this (C)time (C7)of (F)year.

It was (F)on ly a win ter’s tale,

(F)just an oth er (Gm)win ter’s (F)tale,

and (F)why should the (Bb)world (F)take (Bb)no tice of (F)one more love that’s (C)failed?

It’s a (F)love that can nev er be,

though it (F)meant a lot to (Gm)you and (F)me,

on a (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale we’re (C)just an oth er win (C7)ter’s (F)tale.

(F)While I (C)stand (F)a (Bb)lone,

a (Am)bell is ring ing far a way;

I won der if you (F)hear, I (C7)won der if you’re (Dm)list ’ning,

I (Bb)won der where you are to day.

Good (F)luck!

I (C)wish (F)you (Bb)well,

for (Am)all that wish es may be worth;

I hope that love and (F)strength are (C7)with you for the (Bb)length of your (C)time (C7)on (F)earth.

It was (F)on ly a win ter’s tale,

(F)just an oth er (Gm)win ter’s (F)tale,

and (F)why should the (Bb)world (F)take (Bb)no tice of (F)one more love that’s (C)failed?

It’s a (F)love that can nev er be,

though it (F)meant a lot to (Gm)you and (F)me,

on a (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale we’re (C)just an oth er win (C7)ter’s (F)tale.

(Eb)tale.

(C)It (C7)was (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale, we’re (C)just an oth er win (C7)ter’s (F)tale.

A Winter's Tale by David Essex — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Winter's Tale” by David Essex 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 120 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 Winter's Tale" 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 Winter's Tale"?
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 Winter's Tale" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, Fsus4, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other David Essex songs work for kids?
Try "ROCK ON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.