Is "Born To Fly" 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 "Born To Fly"?

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 "Born To Fly" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Cb, Db, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sara Evans songs work for kids?

Try "A LITTLE BIT STRONGER", "CHEATIN'", "BACKSEAT OF A GREYHOUND BUS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Born To Fly

· by Sara Evans

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Lyrics

I’ve been (Ab)tell in’ my (Db)dreams ed to the scare crow

a bout the plac es that (Cb)I’d like to see.

I say, (Db)“Friend, do you think I’ll ev er get there?” down the road, Oh, but he just stands there, (Eb)smil in’ back at me.

(CN.C.)So I con (Ab)fess my (Db)sins to the preach er

a bout the love I’ve been (Cb)pray in’ to find.

Is there a (Db)brown eyed (Eb)boy in my fu den ture?

of my dreams.

And he said, (Eb)“Girl, up you’ve got noth in’ but time.”

But, (Eb)how do you wait for heav en

and (Eb)who has that much (Db)time?

And (Bbm)how (Ab)do you (Db)keep (Eb)your (Fm)feet (Eb)on the (Ab)ground when you know

that you were (Eb)born,

you were born to fly?

My (Ab)dad dy, is (Db)ground ed like the oak tree.

a bout the My ma, is (Cb)stead y the sun.

Oh, you (Db)know I my folks, but I keep star in’ down the road, Oh, just he in’ for my (Eb)one in’ chance to run.

(CN.C.)’Cause I will (Ab)soar a (Db)way like the black bird.

a I will blow in the (Cb)wind like a seed.

Is I will (Db)plant my (Eb)heart in the gar den ture?

of my dreams.

And I will (Eb)“Girl, up where I want wild and free.

But, (Eb)how do you wait for heav en

and (Eb)who has that much (Db)time?

And (Bbm)how (Ab)do you (Db)keep (Eb)your (Fm)feet (Eb)on the (Ab)ground when you know

that you were (Eb)born,

you were born to fly?

you were (Bbm7)born,

(Ab)yeah,

you were born to fly?

So (Eb)how do you wait for heav en

and (Eb)who has that much time?

And (Bbm)how (Ab)do you (Db)keep (Eb)your (Fm)feet (Eb)on the (Ab)ground when you know

that you were (Eb)born,

you were born to fly?

fly, fly, fly.

Hey.

(Ab)Ooh.

Born To Fly by Sara Evans — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Born To Fly” by Sara Evans 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 Db at 98 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 "Born To Fly" 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 "Born To Fly"?: 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 "Born To Fly" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Cb, Db, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Evans songs work for kids?: Try "A LITTLE BIT STRONGER", "CHEATIN'", "BACKSEAT OF A GREYHOUND BUS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.