Is "Black Hole Sun" 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 Hole Sun"?

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 Hole Sun" use?

Just 17 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Eb, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Black Hole Sun

· by Soundgarden

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Lyrics

In my (G6)eyes, in dis (Bb6)posed, in dis (F5)guise as no one knows, hides the face, for lies the snake, and some and the (G6)sun in my dis grace.

Boil ing (Bb6)heat, sum walk mer stretch.

’Neath the (F5)black, the sky looks dead.

Call my name through the (Dsus)cream, and I’ll (Ab)hear you scream an y more.

Black hole (Ebsus)sun, won’t you come

and (G)wash a way the rain?

Black hole (Eb)sun, won’t you come?

Won’t you come?

Stut ter (G6)ing, cold and (Bb6)damp.

Steal the (F5)warm wind, ti red friend.

Times are gone for hon est men, and some times the (G6)far too long for snakes.

In my (Bb6)shoes, a walk ing sleep, and my (F5)youth I pray to keep.

Heav en send hell a (Dsus)way.

No one (Ab)sings like you an y more.

Black hole (Ebsus)sun, won’t you come

and (G)wash a way the rain?

Black hole (Eb)sun, won’t you come?

Won’t you come?

Stut ter

(Bb)Black hole (Ebsus)sun, won’t you come

and (G)wash a way the rain?

Black hole (Eb)sun, won’t you come?

Won’t you come?

Hang my (G6)head, drown my (Bb6)fear, ’til you (F5)all just dis ap pear.

Black hole

Won’t you come?

Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden 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 80 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 "Black Hole Sun" 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 Hole Sun"?: 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 Hole Sun" use?: Just 17 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Eb, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.