Is "Believe In Life" 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 "Believe In Life"?

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 "Believe In Life" use?

Just 28 chords: Ab, Abm7, Am, Am6, Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Eric Clapton songs work for kids?

Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "MY FATHER'S EYES", "OLD LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Believe In Life

· by Eric Clapton

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Lyrics

When the (F#m7)world re ceived the (G#m7)light

at the be (G#7sus)gin ning of the (C#m7)day,

you will hear me call your (B)name

’cause I love you more than (E)light.

And it will (Bm7)al ways (E7)be this way

as long as (F#m7)I be (B7)lieve in (Esus)life.

When the (F#m7)morn ing comes too (G#m7)soon

and I am (G#7sus)still with out your (C#m7)love,

you will hear me call your (B)name

’cause I love you more than (E)light.

And it will (Bm7)al ways (E7)be this way

as long as (F#m7)I be (B7)lieve in (Esus)life.

When the

What ev er (Ab)hap pened to the girls I used to (Cm7)know?

What ev er (Ab)hap pened to the plac es that we (Am)go?

And we were (Abm7)run ning in and (Eb)out of time but (F7sus)all the (F7)time (Bb7sus)we still be lieved in (Eb)life.

We were run ning in and out of (F7)time but (Bb7sus)still be lieved in (B7)life.

And when the

De, de, de, (Ab)de, de, de, de, de, do, do, do, (Cm7)do, do

Do, do, do, (Ab)do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do (Am7)do.

Run ning in and out of (F7)time (Bb7sus)but still be lieved in (B7)life.

And when the (F#m7)day is all most (G#m7)done

and there is (G#7sus)noth ing (G#7)left to (C#m7)say,

you will hear me call your (B)name

’cause I (B)love you more than (E)light.

And it will (Bm7)al ways (E7)be this (Amaj7)way

as long as (F#m7)I be (F#m6)lieve,

(F#m7)(I be (F#m6)lieve.) as long as (Esus2)you be (E)lieve,

(Esus2)(You be (E)lieve.) as long as (Bbm7)I be (Am6)lieve that (G#m7)you be (Gdim7)lieve then (F#m7)I'll be (B7)lieve,

(F#m7)I'll be (B7)lieve in life.

As long as (Bbm7)I be (Am6)lieve that (G#m7)you be (Edim)lieve, then (F#m7)I'll be (B7)lieve,

(CN.C.)I'll be lieve in life.

(Esus)(I be lieve.)

(Esus)(I be lieve in (E)life.)

(Esus)(I be lieve.)

(Esus)(I be lieve in (E)life.)

Believe In Life by Eric Clapton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Believe In Life” by Eric Clapton 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 E at 100 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 "Believe In Life" 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 "Believe In Life"?: 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 "Believe In Life" use?: Just 28 chords: Ab, Abm7, Am, Am6, Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Eric Clapton songs work for kids?: Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "MY FATHER'S EYES", "OLD LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.