Is "Back From The Dead" 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 From The Dead"?

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 From The Dead" use?

Just 7 chords: Bbm, C, Db, Ebm, Ebpow, Gb, Gb6. Take it one section at a time.

What other Skylar Grey songs work for kids?

Try "WEAR ME OUT", "WHITE SUBURBAN", "I Know You (from 'Fifty Shades Of Grey')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Back From The Dead

· by Skylar Grey

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Lyrics

I (Gb)nev er thought that (Db)you and I would (Ebm)ev er meet a gain.

I (Gb)mourn the loss of you some times, and (Ebm)pray for peace with in.

The (Gb)word “dis traught” can not des cribe (Ebm)how my heart has been,

but (Gb)where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?

(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?

(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Eb5)you’re back from the dead?

I held a fu ner al the day you left;

Should a black um brel la, and a sad song in my (Ebm)head.

’Cause Bur ied your pic ture that I loved the most,

’cause if you sur vived me I just did n’t wan na (Ebm)know.

So you can’t just come back now, like a de mon (Ebm)un in vit ed.

No, you can’t just ex pect me to o pen my door (Ebm)to you, be cause...

I (Gb)nev er thought that (Db)you and I would (Ebm)ev er meet a gain.

I (Gb)mourn the loss of you some times, and (Ebm)pray for peace with in.

The (Gb)word “dis traught” can not des cribe (Ebm)how my heart has been,

but (Gb)where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?

(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?

(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Eb5)you’re back from the dead?

I’m so con fused, I don’t know what to feel.

Should I throw my arms a round you, or kill you for (Ebm)real?

’Cause I worked so hard to put the past to rest.

Now it’s tum bling down on me just like an av a (Ebm)lanche.

So you can’t just come back now, like a de mon (Ebm)un in vit ed.

No, you can’t just ex pect me to o pen my door (Ebm)to you, be cause...

...but you gon’ (Gb6)miss me when I’m gone.

Why we (Db)got ta wait that long, ba by?

(Ebm)Don’, don’, d don’, don’t.

Or should I walk out in (Gb)stead?

Is this “Live or Let (Db)Die,” or “Night of the Liv ing (CN.C.)Dead?”

Back From The Dead by Skylar Grey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Back From The Dead” by Skylar Grey 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 Eb at 136 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 From The Dead" 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 From The Dead"?: 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 From The Dead" use?: Just 7 chords: Bbm, C, Db, Ebm, Ebpow, Gb, Gb6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Skylar Grey songs work for kids?: Try "WEAR ME OUT", "WHITE SUBURBAN", "I Know You (from 'Fifty Shades Of Grey')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.