And When I Die

by Blood, Sweat & Tears

Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids
Lyrics

I’m (A6)not (D6)scared of (A6)dy in’ (D6)and I don’t (D6)real ly care.

If it’s (A6)peace you (D6)find in (A6)dy in’, (D6)well, then let the (D6)time be (A6)near.

If it’s (G)peace you find in (D)dy in’ and if (G)dy in’ (D)time is (E7sus)near,

just I’ll (Bm7)bun dle up my (D)cof fin ’cause ly it’s cold (D)way down (A)there.

I hear that it’s cold (D)way down (A)there.

Yeah.

On ly my (Bm7)cold (D)way down (A)there.

And (D)when (A)I (Bm7)die

and when I’m (F#m7)gone,

there’ll be (Dmaj7)one (C#m7)child born (D)in this world to car ry on, to car ry (A)on.

Now (A)on.

Yeah, (A)yeah.

Give (D6)me my (A6)free dom (D6)for as

long (D6)as I (A6)be.

(A6)All I (D6)ask of (A6)liv in’ (D6)is to (Bm7)have no (D6)chains on (A6)me.

(G)All I ask of (D)liv in’ is to (G)have no (D)chains on (E7sus)me.

And (Bm7)all I (C#m7)ask of (D)dy in’ (D)is to go (D)nat ’ral ly.

I on ly wan na go (D)nat ’ral ly.

Here I go ha!

Hey hey.

Here comes the dev il

right be hind.

Here he come.

Here he come.

Hey.

Don’t wan na go by the dev il.

Don’t wan na go by the de mon.

Don’t wan na go by Sa tan.

Don’t wan na die un eas y.

Just let me go nat ’ral ly.

And when I (C#m)die,

and when I’m (E)dead, dead and (F)gone,

there’ll be (Bb)one (F#)child (D)born

in our (CN.C.)world to car ry on, to car ry (A)on.

Yeah, (A)yeah.

And When I Die by Blood, Sweat & Tears — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “And When I Die” by Blood, Sweat & Tears 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 110 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 When I Die" 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 When I Die"?
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 When I Die" use?
Just 18 chords: A, A6, A7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Blood, Sweat & Tears songs work for kids?
Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW", "GOD BLESS THE CHILD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.