Is "All Will Be Well" 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 Will Be Well"?

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 Will Be Well" use?

Just 5 chords: A, B, C#m, C#min, E. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Gabe Dixon Band songs work for kids?

Try "AND THE WORLD TURNED", "FIND MY WAY", "DISAPPEAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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All Will Be Well

· by The Gabe Dixon Band

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Lyrics

The new day (E)dawns

and I am (A)prac tic ing my (B)pur pose once a gain.

It is (A)fresh and it is (B)fruit ful if I (C#m)win, but if I (A)lose, that ooh,

I don’t (E)know.

(E)I’ll be (A)tired, but I will (B)turn and I will (E)go,

on ly (A)guess ing ’til I (B)get there; then I’ll (C#m)know, oh,

I will (E)know.

(B)All (C#m11)the child ren (B)walk ing (A)home past the (E)fac to ries can (A)see the light that’s (E)shin ing in my (A)win dow as I (E)write this song to (B)you.

And all (C#m11)the cars (B)run ning (A)fast a long the (E)in ter state can (A)feel the love that (E)ra di ates, il (A)lum i nat ing (E)what I know is (B)true:

(C#m)All will (B)be (A)well,

e ven af ter all the prom is es you’ve (B)bro ken to your self.

(C#m)All will (B)be (A)well.

You can ask me how, but (B)on ly time will tell.

The ter’s (E)cold,

and but the (A)snow still light ly (B)set tles on the trees,

and a (A)mess is still a (B)mo ment I can (C#m)seize un til I (A)know that all

will be (E)well.

(E)E ven (A)though but some times (B)this is hard to (E)tell,

and the (A)fight is just as (B)frus trat ing as (C#m)hell, all

will be (E)well.

And all (C#m11)the cars (B)run ning (A)fast a long the (E)in ter state can (A)feel the love that (E)ra di ates, il (A)lum i nat ing (E)what I know is (B)true:

(C#m)All will (B)be (A)well,

e ven af ter all the prom is es you’ve (B)bro ken to your self.

(C#m)All will (B)be (A)well.

You can ask me how, but (B)on ly time will tell.

The ter’s You got to (A)keep it (E)up and (A)don’t give (E)up, and (A)chase your (E)dreams, and you will (C#m)find,

(B)all in time...

me how, but (B)on ly time will tell.

(C#m)All will (B)be (A)well,

e ven af ter all the prom is es you’ve (B)brok en to your self.

(C#m)All will (B)be (A)well.

You can ask me how, but (B)on ly time will tell.

All Will Be Well by The Gabe Dixon Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Will Be Well” by The Gabe Dixon Band 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 E at 220 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 way to build confidence with the key of E, where your fingers need to feel at home on G♯, D♯, and C♯ without hesitation. Your left hand drives a steady octave bass pattern, so practice that independently first — lock in the reach and keep your wrist relaxed, because tension will show up fast at this tempo. Even though 220 BPM sounds quick, it's counted in a brisk two-feel, so the ballad pulse underneath is calm and flowing; lean into that. The chord set is just E, A, B, and C♯m, but watch the C♯m-to-A transition closely — your hand has to resettle quickly and cleanly. Try looping that change at half speed until it feels automatic. Use the sustain pedal generously but change it with each new bass note to avoid muddiness. Keep dynamics gentle and even; peaceful means controlled. By the end of this piece, your I–IV–V–vi shapes in E will be second nature, and that's a skill you'll use constantly.

Frequently asked questions

Is "All Will Be Well" 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 Will Be Well"?: 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 Will Be Well" use?: Just 5 chords: A, B, C#m, C#min, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Gabe Dixon Band songs work for kids?: Try "AND THE WORLD TURNED", "FIND MY WAY", "DISAPPEAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.