Is "But We Lost It" 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 "But We Lost It"?

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 "But We Lost It" use?

Just 6 chords: Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb6, F, Fsus4. Take it one section at a time.

What other P!nk songs work for kids?

Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

But We Lost It

· by P!nk

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Lyrics

They say (Eb)ev ’ry thing is to tem po rar y.

me.

There’s Who a the y (Eb)hell are they me an y ways?

I want to know, (Eb)where does love go to die?

You Is it some my (Bb)sad emp ty (Eb)cas tle in the sky?

And Did we just ing (Bb)shoot too high and (Eb6)spoil like wine?

You walked (Eb)by and it’s like our bod ies nev er (Bb)touch.

No (Dm)love, you hold me close, but I don’t feel much.

I is cry, may be time is n’t on our side.

We had a (Eb)thing it but we lost it.

One more (Eb)go, I kind a thought if we took it (Bb)slow it might (Dm)be ea si er for us, yeah, for us to (Eb)know.

I want know we nev er been quite here be fore.

I wish I (Dm)knew it when we lost (Eb)it.

(Eb)You used to is to tem po rar y.

me.

There’s still a ver y (Eb)sleep y part me in y side.

I I have been (Eb)wait ing to come a live.

You stared in to my (Bb)eyes and ty (Eb)turned to stone.

the sky?

And Did we just ing (Bb)all a lone in (Eb6)these four walls.

There’s a (Eb)strang er, he’s ly our ing ies in my (Bb)bed, kind (Dm)a you like the thoughts liv ing in my head.

I is cry, that I felt is I knew so well, I think we (Eb)thing it but we lost it.

Still the (Eb)girl I that you chased all a round the (Bb)world.

I have (Dm)n’t changed, si just re placed all the chains with (Eb)pearls.

I want the we things er been we did back then.

I know we (Dm)knew it when we lost (Eb)it.

(Dm)had it but we lost (Eb)it.

The bone breaks,

it grows back strong er.

Oh, the bone breaks,

it grows back strong er.

The bone breaks,

yeah, it grows back strong er.

Oh, the bone breaks.

You walked (Dm)knew it when we lost (Eb)it.

Yeah.

I wish I (Dm)knew it when we lost (Eb)it.

But We Lost It by P!nk — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “But We Lost It” by P!nk 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 Eb at 66 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 "But We Lost It" 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 "But We Lost It"?: 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 "But We Lost It" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb6, F, Fsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other P!nk songs work for kids?: Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.