Is "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree" 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 Horse And The Cherry Tree"?

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 Horse And The Cherry Tree" use?

Just 5 chords: B7, C, Csus2, D, Em. Take it one section at a time.

What other KT Tunstall songs work for kids?

Try "SUDDENLY I SEE", "Suddenly I See", "Other Side Of The World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Black Horse And The Cherry Tree

· by KT Tunstall

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo,

woo, hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

Well, my (CN.C.)heart knows me bet ter than I know my self so I’m gon na let it do all the talk in’.

Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

I (CN.C.)came a cross a place in the mid dle of no where with a big black horse and a cher ry tree.

Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

I (CN.C.)fell in fear up on my back.

I said, “Don’t look back, just keep on walk ing.” Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

When the big black horse that looked this way said, “Hey, la dy, will you mar ry me?” Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

(Em)But I said, “No, no,

no, no, no, no.” I said, (Em)“No, no,

you’re not the one for me.

No, no,

no, no, no, no.” I said, (Em)“No, no,

(Csus2)you’re not the one for (CN.C.)Hoo, Hoo,

woo, hoo.

And my heart had a prob lem in the ear ly hours so I stopped it dead for a beat or two.

Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

But I (CN.C.)cut some cord and I should n’t have done that, and it won’t for give me af ter all these years.

Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

So I (CN.C.)sent her to a place in the mid dle of no where with a big black horse and a cher ry tree.

Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

Now it (CN.C.)won’t come back ’cause it’s oh, so hap py and now I got a hole for the world to see.

Woo, (Em)hoo,

woo, (B7)hoo.

(Em)And it said, hoo.

Not the one for me, yeah.

woo, hoo.)

I said, “No, no, no, no,

no, no, no,

no, no,

you’re not the one for me.

(Woo, No, no, no, no, woo, hoo.

no, no no, Woo, hoo.) no, no, you’re not the one for me.

Big black (D)horse

and a cher ry (C)tree.

I can’t quite get there ’cause my (Csus2)heart’s for sak en me, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Big black (D)horse

and a cher ry tree.

I can’t quite get there ’cause my (Csus2)heart’s for sak en me.

Black Horse And The Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Black Horse And The Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstall 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 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 Horse And The Cherry Tree" 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 Horse And The Cherry Tree"?: 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 Horse And The Cherry Tree" use?: Just 5 chords: B7, C, Csus2, D, Em. Take it one section at a time.
What other KT Tunstall songs work for kids?: Try "SUDDENLY I SEE", "Suddenly I See", "Other Side Of The World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.