Bluebird

by Sara Bareilles

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Word came (C)through in a (Dm)let ter,

(C)one of us (C)chang ing our minds.

You won’t (C)need to guess who,

since I (Dm)u su’l ly do not send (F)let ters to me

that are mine.

I told him I saw this (Dm)com ing,

that I’d prac ti c’lly (Gm)packed up my things.

I was (C)glad at the time

that I said I was fine, but all (F)hon es ty knows,

I was n’t (Fm)read y, no.

And (Fsus2)so,

(C)here we go, (D)blue bird,

(C)back to the (Am7)sky on your (Em)own.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Read y to fly,

(G7sus4)you and I.

Here we go.

Here we go.

This pair of wings worn and (Dm)rust ed

from (C)too man y years by my (Dm)side.

They can car ry me, (Gm)swear to be (F)stur dy and strong.

But see, (F)turn ing them on still means

good bye.

And (F)so,

(C)here we go,

blue bird;

(C)gath er your (Am7)strength

and (Em)rise up.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Oh,

(C)let him go, (D)blue bird.

(Fsus2)Read y to fly,

(G7sus4)you and I.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Here

we go.

Bluebird by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bluebird” by Sara Bareilles 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 C at 120 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 "Bluebird" 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 "Bluebird"?
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 "Bluebird" use?
Just 13 chords: Ab, Am7, C, Ddim, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.