Is "Always There" 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 "Always There"?

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 "Always There" use?

Just 21 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bm, C, C7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Always There

· by Secret Garden

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Lyrics

When I’m (F)less than (Fsus)I should be,

when I (F)just can’t (Bb)face the day,

you when (Gm7)dark ness (F)falls

a (Bb)round me,

and I (Dm)just can’t (Bb6)find my way.

(C)When my (F)eyes don’t (Gm)clear ly see,

when I (F)stum ble (Bb)through it all,

you I (Bb)lean up (F)on,

you (Bb)keep me strong,

and you (Gm7)rise me (C7)when

I fall.

(C)You are (Dm)there when (Dm)I

most (Bb)need you,

you are (Dm)there so (C)con stant ly.

You come (Dm)shin ing (Am)through,

you (Gm)al ways (F)do,

you are (F)al ways (C7)there

for me.

When life (F)brings me (Fsus)to my knees,

when my (F)back’s a (Bb)gainst the wall,

you are (Gm7)stand ing (F)there

right (Bb)with me,

just to (Dm)keep me (Bb6)stand ing tall.

(C)Though a (F)bur den (Gm)I may be,

you don’t (F)wea ry, (Bb)you don’t rest.

You are (Bb)reach ing (F)out

to (Bb)car ry me,

and I (Gm7)know I’m (C7)heav

en blest.

(C)You are (Dm)there when (Dm)I

most (Bb)need you,

you are (Dm)there so (C)con stant ly.

You come (Dm)shin ing (Am)through,

you (Gm)al ways (F)do,

you are (F)al ways (C7)there

for me.

When life me.

(D)You are (Em)there when (Em)I

most (C)need you,

you are (Em)there so (D)con stant ly.

And you come (Em)shin ing (Bm)through,

you (C)al ways do,

you are (Am7)al ways (D7)there

for me.

(D)You are (Em)there when (Em)I

most (C)need you,

you are (Em)there so (D)con stant ly.

And you come (Em)shin ing (Bm)through,

you (C)al ways do,

you are (Am7)al ways (D7)there

for me.

(D)You are (C)al ways (G)do,

you are (G)al ways (D)there

for me.

Always There by Secret Garden — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Always There” by Secret Garden 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 Bb at 64 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 "Always There" 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 "Always There"?: 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 "Always There" use?: Just 21 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bm, C, C7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.