Is "Bruises" 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 "Bruises"?

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 "Bruises" use?

Just 12 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Dpow, E, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Train songs work for kids?

Try "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE", "THIS AIN'T GOODBYE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Bruises

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Lyrics

Have n’t seen you since high school.

Good to see you’re still beau ti ful.

Grav i ty has n’t (Gsus2)start ed to (A5)pull quite (Bm7)yet, I bet you’re rich as hell.

One that’s five and (Gsus2)one that’s three,

been two years since (Gsus2)he left me.

Good to know that (Gsus2)you got free.

That (Bm7)town I know is (D)keep in’ you down on your knees.

These (D5)bruis

(Gsus2)es (Bm7)make for bet ter (A)con ver sa tion, los (Gsus2)es the (Bm7)vibe that sep a (A)rates

It’s good to let you (A)in a gain.

You’re not a lone in (Bm)how you’ve been.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y los es,

we all got bruis es.

We all got (D)bruis es.

Have you seen him?

(Gsus2)Not in years.

How ’bout her?

No, (Gsus2)but I hear

she’s in Queens with the (Gsus2)man of her dreams.

(Bm7)Fun ny, back then she (D)said that a bout you.

Que se ra, you’ll (Gsus2)nev er guess who I saw.

Re mem ber John ny B?

Re mem ber him?

We’re (Gsus2)best friends prac (A)ti c’ly.

Let’s do this soon a gain.

Ten years, is that (A)what it’s been?

Can’t be lieve (D)how time flies by.

Leav in’ you makes me wan na (A)cry.

These

I would (A)love to fix it (D)all for you.

I would (A)love to (D5)fix you too.

Please don’t (A)fix a thing what (Bm)ev er (D)you do.

These (D5)bruis es

(Bm7)make for bet ter (A)con ver sa tion, los es the (Bm7)vibe that sep a (A)rates.

It’s good to know you’ve (A)got a friend that you re mem ber (Bm)now and then.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y los es.

These (D5)bruis (Gsus2)es

(Bm7)make for bet ter (A)con ver sa tion, los (Gsus2)es the (Bm7)vibe that sep a (A)rates

It’s good to let you (A)in a gain.

You’re not a lone in (Bm)how you’ve been.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y los es.

Ev (D)’ry bod y los es.

Ev (D)’ry bod y los es, we all got (D5)bruis es.

We all got (D5)bruis es.

Bruises by Train — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bruises” by Train 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 D 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 "Bruises" 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 "Bruises"?: 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 "Bruises" use?: Just 12 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Dpow, E, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Train songs work for kids?: Try "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE", "THIS AIN'T GOODBYE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.