Adia

by Sarah McLachlan

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A di a, I do be lieve I failed you.

A di a, I know I’ve let you down.

Don’t you know I tried so hard to (Eb)love you in my way.

It’s (F7)eas y, let it go.

A di a, I’m emp ty since you left me.

Try ing to find a way to car ry on.

I (Eb)search my self and ev ’ry one to (Eb)see where we went wrong.

There’s (Fm)no one left to fin ger.

There’s (Eb)no one here to blame.

There’s (Fm)no one left to talk to, (Bb)hon ey, and there (Eb)ain’t no one to buy our in no cence

’cause (Bb)we are born

in no cent.

Be lieve me, (Ab)A di a,

we are still (Bb)in no cent.

It’s (Dbdim7)eas y, we all fal (Fm7)ter.

And does it mat ter?

A di a, I thought that we could make it.

Try I know I can’t change the way you feel.

I (Eb)leave you with your mis er y, a (Eb)friend who won’t be tray.

There’s (Fm)Pull you from your tow er.

I (Eb)take a way your pain.

I (Fm)show you all the beau ty (Bb)you pos sess there (Eb)if you’d on ly let your self be lieve

that (Bb)we are born

in no cent.

Be lieve me, (Ab)A di a,

we are still (Bb)in no cent.

It’s (Dbdim7)eas y, we all fal (Fm7)ter.

And does it mat ter?

ter?

’Cause we are born

in no cent.

Be lieve me, (Ab)A di a,

we are still (Bb)in no cent.

It’s (Dbdim7)eas y, we all fal (Fm7)ter.

Does it mat ter?

Be lieve me, (Eb)A di a,

we are still (Gm7)in no cent.

’Cause (Bb7)we are born ter?

Adia by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Adia” by Sarah McLachlan 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 Ab at 160 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 "Adia" 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 "Adia"?
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 "Adia" use?
Just 19 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?
Try "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME", "DIRTY LITTLE SECRET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.