Is "All We Are" 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 "All We Are"?

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 "All We Are" use?

Just 10 chords: A, A7, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Dsus2, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?

Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

All We Are

· by OneRepublic

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Lyrics

I tried to paint you a pic ture; the col ors were all wrong.

I Black and white did n’t fit you, and all a long

you were shad ed with pa tience, and strokes of ev ’ry thing that I need just (Dsus2)to make it.

(D)But I can see that Lord knows, I’ve failed you time and a gain, but you and me are al (G)right.

We won’t say our good byes; you know it’s (A7)bet ter that way.

We won’t break we won’t die; it’s just a (A7)mo ment of change.

All we are, all we are is ev ’ry (A7)thing that’s right.

All we need, all we need, a lov er’s (A7)al i bi.

I walked a min ute in your shoes; they nev er would have fit.

I fig ured there’s noth ing to lose; I need to get

some per spec tive on these words be fore I write them down.

You’re an is land, (Dsus2)and my ship (D)has run a ground.

that Lord knows, I’ll fail you time and a gain, but you and me are al (G)right.

We won’t say our good byes; you know it’s (A7)bet ter that way.

We won’t break we won’t die; it’s just a (A7)mo ment of change.

All we are, all we are is ev ’ry (A7)thing that’s right.

All we need, all we need, a lov er’s (A7)al i bi.

And (C)ev ’ry sin gle day that I can breathe, (A)you change my phi los o phy.

I’m (F)nev er gon na let you pass me (D)by.

So don’t say your good byes; you know it’s (A7)bet ter that way.

We won’t break, we won’t die; it’s just a (A7)mo ment of change, yeah,

ooh.

So don’t say your good byes; you know it’s (A7)bet ter that way.

We won’t break we won’t die; it’s just a (A7)mo ment of change.

All we are, all we are is ev ’ry (A7)thing that’s right.

All we need, all we need, a lov er’s (A7)al i bi.

(D)Yeah,

ooh,

ooh.

So don’t say your good byes; you know it’s (A7)bet ter that way.

We won’t break we won’t die; it’s just a (A7)mo ment of change.

All we are, all we are is ev ’ry (A7)thing that’s right.

All we need, all we need, a lov er’s (A7)al i bi.

(D)Yeah,

ooh,

ooh.

All We Are by OneRepublic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All We Are” by OneRepublic 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 D 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for keeping a steady pedal bass in your left hand while your right hand navigates a surprisingly colorful chord set. At 80 BPM you have breathing room, but don't let that fool you — the jumps between D-family voicings (D, Dsus2, Dpow) demand precise, small finger adjustments, and the borrowed C and F chords will pull you out of your D-major comfort zone without warning. Start hands-separate: lock in that left-hand pedal pattern until it feels automatic, then layer the right hand on top. When you combine, loop the sections around Bm7 and A7 slowly — those transitions tend to trip people up because the chord shapes are wider than the basic triads nearby. Once it clicks, bump the tempo back to full speed. This is the piece that will make sus2 voicings and pedal bass feel like second nature to you.

Frequently asked questions

Is "All We Are" 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 "All We Are"?: 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 "All We Are" use?: Just 10 chords: A, A7, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Dsus2, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?: Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.