Is "Better In Time" 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 "Better In Time"?

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 "Better In Time" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Leona Lewis songs work for kids?

Try "A Moment Like This", "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND", "HAPPY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Better In Time

· by Leona Lewis

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Lyrics

It’s been the long est win ter with out you;

with out I did n’t know where to to turn to.

(Ah.)

See, some how I can’t for get you

af ter (F)all that we’ve been through.

(Ah.)

Go ing, com ing, thought I heard a knock.

(Am)Who’s there?

No one.

but Think ing that (Dm)I de serve it.

Now I re al ise (Bb)that I real ly did n’t know, oh, oh.

If (F)you did n’t no tice, boy, you mean ev ’ry thing.

(Am)Quick ly, I’m learn ing to love a gain.

(Dm)All I know is, I’m gon’ be o kay.

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh (F)yeah.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, ooh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

It’s been I could n’t turn on the T V

with out I some n’t thing where to to turn me.

(Ah.)

See, Was it I all that eas y

to just (F)put a side your ings?

(Ah.)

If I’m dream ing, thought don’t wan na laugh.

(Am)Hurt my feel ings, but that’s the path (Dm)I be lieve in.

And I know al that (Bb)time I will ly heal n’t it.

oh, oh.

If (F)you did n’t no tice, boy, you mean ev ’ry thing.

(Am)Quick ly, I’m learn ing to love a gain.

(Dm)All I know is, I’m gon’ be o kay.

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh (F)yeah.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, ooh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.) (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Since there’s no more “you and me,”

it’s time I let you go so I can be free

and live my life how it should be.

No mat ter how hard it is, I’ll be (Bb)fine with (C)out you, yes, I will.

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, yes, I (F)do.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, yes, I (F)do.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Thought I could n’t live with out you; (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Better In Time by Leona Lewis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Better In Time” by Leona Lewis 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 Bb at 82 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 "Better In Time" 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 "Better In Time"?: 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 "Better In Time" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Leona Lewis songs work for kids?: Try "A Moment Like This", "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND", "HAPPY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.