Is "Battle" 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 "Battle"?

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 "Battle" use?

Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, F, F6, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Colbie Caillat songs work for kids?

Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Oxygen". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Battle

· by Colbie Caillat

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Lyrics

You’ve You thought we’d be fine.

And All these years gone by.

Now you’re ask in’ me to (Em7)lis ten; well, then tell me ’bout (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing.

I No lies, we’re los in’ time.

’Cause this is a bat tle and it’s your fi nal last call.

It was a tri al; you made a mis take, we know.

But why aren’t you sor ry?

Why aren’t you sor ry?

Why?

This can be bet ter; used to be hap py, try.

(Am)(Ah,

(Em7)ah.

(Am)Ah,

(Em7)ah.)

You’ve got them on your side.

And they won’t change their mind.

Now it’s o ver and I’m (Em7)feel in’ like we’ve missed out on (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing.

I just hope it’s worth the fight.

’Cause this is a bat tle and it’s your fi nal last call.

It was a tri al; you made a mis take, we know.

But why aren’t you sor ry?

Why aren’t you sor ry?

Why?

This can be bet ter; used to be hap py, try.

(Am)(Ah,

(Em7)ah.

(Am)Ah,

(Em7)ah.)

Things can be bet (Am7)ter; we can be hap py, try.

Oh, (Am)oh, oh, (Em7)oh.

Oh,

’Cause this is a bat tle and it’s your fi nal last call.

It was a tri al; you made a mis take, we know.

(Can’t you see you hurt me so?) But why aren’t you sor ry?

Why aren’t you sor ry?

Why?

This can be bet ter; we can be hap py, try.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.

’Cause this is a bat tle, this is a bat tle.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.) And it’s your fi nal last call.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.

’Cause this is a bat tle, this is a bat tle.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.) And it’s your fi nal last call.

(Oh, nal last call.

This is a bat tle and it’s your fi nal last call.

Battle by Colbie Caillat — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Battle” by Colbie Caillat 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 C at 78 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 "Battle" 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 "Battle"?: 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 "Battle" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, F, F6, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Colbie Caillat songs work for kids?: Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Oxygen". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.