Is "And She Was" 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 "And She Was"?

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 "And She Was" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Talking Heads songs work for kids?

Try "BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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And She Was

· by Talking Heads

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Lyrics

Hey!

And she was (A)ly ing in the grass,

and she could hear the high way (E)breath ing.

And she could (A)see a near by fac t’ry,

she’s mak ing (A)sure she is not dream ing.

See the (F)lights of a neigh bor’s house,

now she’s (C)start ing to rise.

Take a (F)min ute to con cen trate and she o pens (G)up her eyes.

The world was (A)mov ing, she was right there (A)with it and she (E)was.

The world was (A)mov ing, she was float ing a (A)bove it and she (E)was,

and she was.

And she was (A)drift ing through the back

and she was tak ing off her (E)dress.

ing.

And she was (A)mov ing ve ry slow ly,

she’s ris ing (A)up a bove the earth.

ing.

Mov ing (F)in to the u ni verse,

drift ing (C)this way and that.

Take Not (F)touch ing the ground at all and she up a (G)bove the yard.

The world was (A)mov ing, she was right there (A)with it and she (E)was.

The world was (A)mov ing, she was float ing a (A)bove it and she (E)was,

and she was.

(E)was,

hey, hey, hey.

She was glad a bout it, no doubt a bout (A)it.

She is n’t sure ’bout what she’s done.

No time to think a bout what to tell (A)them, no time to think a bout what she’s done, and (G)she was.

Hey, hey, (A)hey, hey, hey.

And she was (A)look ing at her (E)self,

and things were (A)look ing like a (E)mov ie.

She had a (A)pleas ant el e (E)va tion,

she’s mov ing out in all di (E)rec tions.

Hey, (A)hey, hey.

Hey (F)hey hey (C)hey hey hey hey (Bb)hey hey (C)hey hey hey.

Hey (F)hey hey hey (C)hey hey hey hey (Bb)hey hey (G)hey hey hey.

The world was (A)mov ing, she was right there (A)with it and she (E)was.

The world was (A)mov ing, she was float ing a (A)bove it and she (E)was,

hey, hey.

Join ing the (A)world ing, of was miss ing (A)per sons, and she (E)was.

Miss ing e (A)nough ing, to was feel ing al (A)right, and she was.

(E)was,

hey, hey.

And she was.

And she was,

hey, hey, hey, and she was.

And she was.

And she (E)was.

And She Was by Talking Heads — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “And She Was” by Talking Heads 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 130 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 "And She Was" 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 "And She Was"?: 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 "And She Was" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Talking Heads songs work for kids?: Try "BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.