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Black And White

· by Three Dog Night

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Lyrics

The (G)ink is (D)black, the (G)page is white; to (G)geth er we learn to (D)read and write.

A (G)child is (D)black, a (G)child is white;

the (G)whole world (C)looks up (D)on the sight,

a (D7)beau ti ful (G)sight!

And (D)now a child

can (G)un der stand

that (D)this is the law of all the land, all the (D7)land!

The (G)world is black,

the (G)world is white;

it (G)turns by day

and (D)then by night.

A (G)child is black,

a (G)child is white; to (G)geth er they grow to (D)see the light,

to (D7)see the (G)light!

And (D)now at last we (G)plain ly see; we’ll (D)have a dance of lib er ty,

lib er (D7)ty.

The

to (D7)see the (G)light!

Black And White by Three Dog Night — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Black And White” by Three Dog Night 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 G 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 "Black And White" 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 "Black And White"?: 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 "Black And White" use?: Just 7 chords: Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, G, Gsus2. Take it one section at a time.
What other Three Dog Night songs work for kids?: Try "ELI'S COMIN'", "SHAMBALA", "MAMA TOLD ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.