Beautiful

by Carole King

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Lyrics

You’ve got to get up ev ’ry morn in’ with a (Em7)smile on your face and (D)show the world

all the love in your (E7)heart.

Then (G)peo ple gon na treat you bet ter.

You’re gon na (D)find, yes, you will,

that you’re beau ti ful

as you feel.

(Bm)Wait ing at the (Bm)sta tion with a work day wind a blow ing, I’ve got

noth ing to do but watch the (F#)pass ers by.

(Em7)Mir rored in their fac es I see

frus tra tion grow ing, and they

don’t see it show ing.

Why do (F#)I?

(Cm)I have of ten asked my self the rea son for the sad ness in a world

where (D)tears are just a lull a by.

(Fm7)If there’s an y an swer, may be love can end the mad ness.

May be (Gbdim)not,

oh, but we can on ly (G)try.

You’ve got to (Eb7)get up ev ’ry morn in’ with a (Fm)smile on your face and (Eb)show the world all the love in your (F)heart.

Then (Ab)peo ple gon na treat you bet ter.

You’re gon na (Eb)find, yes, you will,

that you’re beau ti ful,

you’re beau ti ful,

you’re beau ti ful

as you feel.

Beautiful by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beautiful by Carole King 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 100 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 "Beautiful" 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 "Beautiful"?
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 Carole King songs work for kids?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.