Is "After The Glitter Fades" 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 "After The Glitter Fades"?

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 "After The Glitter Fades" use?

Just 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Stevie Nicks songs work for kids?

Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

After The Glitter Fades

· by Stevie Nicks

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Lyrics

Well, I (A)nev er thought I’d (D)make it here in Hol ly wood.

I (A)nev er thought I’d and (D)ev er want to stay, dream.

But (A)what I seem to touch rock and these days an has turned to gold.

Oh, you know the (D)What I seem in’ to want, well you know I’ll find a way.

For me,

it’s the on ly life

that I’ve (A)ev er known.

And (D)love is on ly one

fine star a (A)way.

(D)E ven though the liv in’ is some times laced with lies,

it’s all (D)right.

The feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.

The (A)lone li ness a (D)one night stand is hard to take.

We (A)all chase some thin’, and (D)may be this is a dream.

The (A)time less face of a rock and roll wom an while her heart breaks.

Oh, you know the (D)dream keeps com in’ e ven you for get to feel.

a way.

For me,

it’s the on ly life

that I’ve (A)ev er known.

And (D)love is on ly one

fine star a (A)way.

(D)E ven though the liv in’ is some times laced with lies,

it’s all (D)right.

The feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.

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Oh, you know the (D)feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.

Oh, the (D)feel in’ re mains

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ter the glit ter

fades,

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After The Glitter Fades by Stevie Nicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “After The Glitter Fades” by Stevie Nicks 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 A at 80 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your walking bass — your left hand will move stepwise between chord roots, which feels easy at first but gets tricky the moment your right hand joins in. At 80 BPM you have breathing room, so use it: start hands-separate and really lock in that left-hand pattern until it feels automatic. You're only working with A, D, E, and E7, and the smoothest move here is E to E7 — you're literally just lifting one finger — so don't overthink it. The real stumbling point is the D chord transition, where your left hand has to walk a wider interval while your right hand reshapes; loop that two-bar spot slowly until it's boring. Keep your sustain pedal light, just a half-pedal touch to warm the tone without blurring the bass line. Once this clicks, you'll have a walking bass foundation you can carry into dozens of other ballads.

Frequently asked questions

Is "After The Glitter Fades" 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 "After The Glitter Fades"?: 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 "After The Glitter Fades" use?: Just 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Stevie Nicks songs work for kids?: Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.