Is "Back At One" 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 "Back At One"?

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 "Back At One" use?

Just 21 chords: Am7, Amaj7, Amaj9, Amin, B, C, C#, C#m7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Brian McKnight songs work for kids?

Try "REMEMBER THE MAGIC", "Never Felt This Way". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Back At One

· by Brian McKnight

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Lyrics

It’s un de ni a ble that (G#m7)we should be to geth er.

It’s un be liev a ble how I (C#m7)used to say that I’d (D#m7)fall (E)nev (F#)er.

The ba sis is need to know.

If you don’t (G#m7)know just how I feel,

then (Amaj7)let me show (E)you now that I’m for real.

’cause you (Amaj7)all things (E)in time, time will re veal.

Yeah, ’Cause (B)one, you’re like a dream come true.

(G#m7)Two, just wan na be with (F#sus)you.

(E)Three,

girl, it’s plain to see that (C#m7)you’re the on ly one (D#m7)for (E)me.

(F#)And (B)four, re peat steps one through three.

(G#m7)Five, make you fall in love with (F#sus)me.

If (E)ev er I be lieve my work is done,

then I’ll (C#m7)start back at one.

Yeah.

It’s so in cred i ble, the (G#m7)way things work them selves out.

And all e mo tion al, once you (C#m7)know to what it’s all (D#m7)a (E)bout, (F#)hey.

And un sis de sir a ble, If you for (G#m7)us to be a part.

then (Amaj7)Nev er would (E)have made it ver y far,

’cause you (Amaj7)know you’ve (E)the keys time to my heart.

Yeah, ’Cause (B)one, you’re like a dream come true.

(G#m7)Two, just wan na be with (F#sus)you.

(E)Three,

girl, it’s plain to see that (C#m7)you’re the on ly one (D#m7)for (E)me.

(F#)And (B)four, re peat steps one through three.

(G#m7)Five, make you fall in love with (F#sus)me.

If (E)ev er I be lieve my work is done,

then I’ll (C#m7)start back at one.

Yeah.

then I’ll start back Say at one.

fare well to the dark of night; I see the com ing of the sun.

I feel like a lit tle child whose life has just be gun.

You (C#m7)came and breathed new life in to this lone ly heart of (G#m7)mine.

You (C#m7)threw out the life line,

just (C#m7)in the nick of time.

One, you’re like a dream come true.

(Am7)Two, just wan na be with (Gsus)you.

(F)Three,

girl, it’s plain to (C)see that (Dm7)you’re the on ly one (Em7)for (F)me.

(G)And (C)four, re peat steps one through three.

(Am7)Five, make you fall in love with (Gsus)me.

If (F)ev er I be lieve my work is done,

then I’ll (Dm7)start back at one.

Back At One by Brian McKnight — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Back At One” by Brian McKnight 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 B at 72 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 "Back At One" 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 "Back At One"?: 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 "Back At One" use?: Just 21 chords: Am7, Amaj7, Amaj9, Amin, B, C, C#, C#m7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Brian McKnight songs work for kids?: Try "REMEMBER THE MAGIC", "Never Felt This Way". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.