Is "A Year Without Rain" 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 Year Without Rain"?

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 Year Without Rain" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Selena Gomez & The Scene songs work for kids?

Try "LIVE LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW", "GHOST OF YOU", "ROUND AND ROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

A Year Without Rain

· by Selena Gomez & The Scene

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Lyrics

(C)Ooh.

Ooh.

The Can you feel me I when I think a bout mind, (Dm)you

(F)with ev ’ry break I ing?

take?

My heart is yearn ing like the (Gm)o cean that’s ter run ning dry,

my world is an emp ty place.

Like I’ve been wan d’ring the des ert for a thous and days, oh.

won’t you save me?

Don’t know if it’s a mi rage, but I al ways see your face, oh,

ba by.

I’m miss ing you so much, can’t help it, I’m in love.

A day with out you is like a year with out (C)rain.

I need you by my side, don’t know how I’ll sur vive.

A day with out you is like a year with out (C)rain.

Oh.

Whoa.

The stars are burn ing, I hear your voice in my mind, (Dm)you

(F)can’t you hear me I ing?

take?

My heart is yearn ing like the (Gm)o cean that’s ter run ning dry,

my catch me, I’m fall ing.

place.

It’s like the ground is the crumb ling un der neath my feet, oh.

won’t you save me?

There’s gon na be a mon soon but when you get back to me, oh,

ba by.

I’m miss ing you so much, can’t help it, I’m in love.

A day with out you is like a year with out (C)rain.

I need you by my side, don’t know how I’ll sur vive.

A day with out you is like a year with out (C)rain.

Oh.

Whoa.

So let this (C)drought come to an end and may this (Dm)des ert flow er a gain.

I’m so glad you (C)found me, (CN.C.)stick a round me, ba by, ba (Dm)by, ba by, oh.

It’s a (Bb)world of (C)won der with you in my life, so hur ry (Dm)ba by, don’t waste no more time.

And I need you (C)here, I (CN.C.)can not ex plain but a day with out (Dm)you

is like a year with out (C)rain.

Oh.

(C)Ooh.

Whoa.

A Year Without Rain by Selena Gomez & The Scene — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Year Without Rain” by Selena Gomez & The Scene 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 120 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 Year Without Rain" 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 Year Without Rain"?: 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 Year Without Rain" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Selena Gomez & The Scene songs work for kids?: Try "LIVE LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW", "GHOST OF YOU", "ROUND AND ROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.