Is "Beautiful Things" 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 Things"?

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 Benson Boone songs work for kids?

Try "Cry", "Death Wish Love", "Forever And A Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Beautiful Things

· by Benson Boone

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Lyrics

For a (Eb)while there it was rough, but late ly I’ve been do ing bet ter than the last four cold De cem bers I re call.

And I see my (Eb)fam ’ly ev ’ry month.

I found a girl my par ents love.

She’ll come and (Eb)stay the night and I might have it all.

And I thank God ev ’ry day

for the girl He sent my way.

But I (Eb)know the things He gives me, He can take a way.

And I (Eb)hold you ev ’ry night.

That’s a feel ing I wan na get used to.

But there’s no man as ter ri fied

as the man who stands to lose

you.

Oh, I hope I don’t lose you.

Mm,

please

stay.

I (G)want you, I need you.

Oh (Eb)God,

don’t

take

these beau ti ful things that I’ve (Eb)got.

Please

stay.

I (F)want you, I need you.

Oh (Eb)God,

don’t

take

these (F)beau ti ful things that I’ve (Eb)got.

Oh,

(F)ooh.

Please

don’t

(F)take.

I found my (Eb)mind; I’m feel ing (Bb)sane.

It’s been a while, but I’m find ing my (G)faith.

If ev ’ry thing’s (Eb)good and it’s great, why do I sit and wait till it’s (F)gone?

Oh, I’ll tell ya I (Eb)know I’ve got e nough.

I’ve got (F)peace and I’ve got (G)love,

but I’m (Eb)up at night, think ing I just might lose it all.

Please

stay.

I (F)want you, I need you.

Oh (Eb)God,

don’t

take

these (F)beau ti ful things that I’ve (Eb)got.

Oh,

(F)ooh.

Please

stay.

I want you, I need you.

Oh (Eb)God,

need

these beau ti ful things that I’ve got.

Beautiful Things by Benson Boone — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone 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 69 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 "Beautiful Things" 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 Things"?: 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 Benson Boone songs work for kids?: Try "Cry", "Death Wish Love", "Forever And A Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.