Arrow Through Me

by Wings

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Ooh, (D7)ba by, you (G)could n’t have done a worse thing (B7)to me (Em7)if you’d have tak en an ar row and run it right through me.

Ooh, (D7)ba by, a (G)bird in the hand is (B7)worth two fly ing.

(Em7)But when it came en to love, row I knew you’d be ly through ing.

It could have been a (Bbmaj7)fin er fling, would have been a (Abmaj7)ma jor at trac tion with no (Bbmaj7)oth er thing of fer ing a note of dis trac tion.

Come on, get up, get un der way and bring your (C)love.

Ooh, (D7)ba by, you (G)would n’t have found a more down (B)he ro (Em7)if you’d have start ed at noth ing and count ed to ze

ro.

Ooh, (D7)ba by, you (G)could n’t have done a worse thing (B7)to me (Em7)if you’d have tak en an ar row and run it right through me.

Ooh, (D7)ba by, you (G)could n’t have done a (B7)worse thing to me (Em7)if you’d have tak en an ar row and run it right ly through me.

It could have been a (Bbmaj7)fin er fling, fly ing in a (Abmaj7)right er di rec tion with no (Bbmaj7)oth er thing fea tur ing but love and af fec tion.

Come on, get up, get un der way and bring your (C)love.

Ooh, (D7)ba by, you (G)would n’t have found a more down (B)he ro (Em7)if you’d have start ed at noth ing and count ed to ze

ro.

Arrow Through Me by Wings — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Arrow Through Me by Wings 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 172 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 "Arrow Through Me" 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 "Arrow Through Me"?
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.
What other Wings songs work for kids?
Try "Let 'Em In", "Listen To What The Man Said", "Mull Of Kintyre". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.