Is "Being With You" 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 "Being With You"?

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 "Being With You" use?

Just 7 chords: Abmaj7, Bb, Cm7, Ebmaj7, Fm7, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Smokey Robinson songs work for kids?

Try "JUST TO SEE HER", "CRUISIN'". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Being With You

· by Smokey Robinson

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Lyrics

I don’t care what they think a bout (Fm7)me, and

I don’t care what they say.

I don’t care what they think if you’re (Fm7)leav ing, I’m gon na beg you to stay.

I don’t care if they start to a (Fm7)void me;

I don’t care what they do.

I don’t care a bout an y thing (Fm7)else but I’m gon na beg you to stay.

(Ebmaj7)be ing with you, be ing with you.

(Ebmaj7)Hon ey, don’t (Cm7)go;

don’t leave this (Cm7)scene;

(Ebmaj7)be (Abmaj7)out of the (Fm7)pic ture, (Abmaj7)and off of the (Fm7)screen.

(Ebmaj7)Don’t let them say that like (Ebmaj7)we told you so; do they (Abmaj7)tell me you’ll (Fm7)love me (Abmaj7)and then let me (Fm7)go.

I heard the warn ing voice from (Cm7)friends ly, and my ly re la tions;

they tell me all a bout your (Bb)heart break rep u ta tion.

tion.

I don’t care what they think a bout (Fm7)me, and

I don’t care what they say.

I don’t care what they think if you’re (Fm7)leav ing, I’m gon na beg you to stay.

I don’t care if they start to a (Fm7)void me;

I don’t care what they do.

I don’t care a bout an y thing (Fm7)else but I’m gon na beg you to stay.

(Ebmaj7)be ing with you, be ing (Cm7)with you, be ing with you;

Be ing with you.

Being With You by Smokey Robinson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Being With You” by Smokey Robinson 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 Ab at 95 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with major seventh and minor seventh chord shapes in the key of Ab — your left hand holds block bass notes while your right hand voices chords like Abmaj7, Ebmaj7, Cm7, and Fm7, so you'll build real fluency moving between those jazzy shapes. At 95 BPM it's gentle enough to think ahead, but watch the transition from Gm or Gm7 into Abmaj7 — that jump catches people off guard, so isolate it and loop it slowly until the hand shift feels automatic. Start hands-separate: lock in the left-hand bass pattern first since it's steady blocks, then layer in the right-hand voicings. Once you combine them, resist the urge to rush through chord changes; sit in each shape and let the ballad breathe. This is the song that'll make seventh chords feel like home under your fingers.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Being With You" 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 "Being With You"?: 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 "Being With You" use?: Just 7 chords: Abmaj7, Bb, Cm7, Ebmaj7, Fm7, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Smokey Robinson songs work for kids?: Try "JUST TO SEE HER", "CRUISIN'". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.