By The Boab Tree

· by Ophelia Of The Spirits

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(C)Sing, and I will (F)hear you, no (C)mat ter where you (F)are.

A (D7)song to light the dark est night and (G)guide me from a far.

And (F)I

will nev er be a (G)lone.

Now I know you’re (G)some where.

You’re ev ’ry where to (G7sus)me,

a whis per in the (Fsus2)breeze,

the (F)earth be neath my (G7sus)feet.

And when the (G)rain falls down, you tell a (G7sus)sto ry,

and I will (Fsus2)hear you,

(F)al ways (Dm7)near you,

by the bo ab (Fsus2)tree.

The (Am7)me.

(G7sus)You’re the (Fsus2)col or in the sky, and you’re the (G)earth be neath my feet.

And when the (C)rain falls (G)down, you tell a (Am7)sto ry,

and I will (Fsus2)hear you,

(F)al ways (Dm7)near you,

by the bo ab (Fsus2)tree.

Oh, you are (G)some where.

You’re ev ’ry where to (Am7)me.

(G7sus)You’re the (Fsus2)col or in the sky, and you’re the (G)earth be neath my feet.

And when the (C)rain falls (G)down, you tell a (Am7)sto ry,

and I will (Fsus2)hear you,

(F)al ways (Dm7)near you,

by the bo ab (Fsus2)tree.

Oh, you are (G)some where.

You’re ev ’ry where to (Am7)me.

(G7sus)You’re the (Fsus2)tree.

By The Boab Tree by Ophelia Of The Spirits — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “By The Boab Tree” by Ophelia Of The Spirits 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 56 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 "By The Boab 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 "By The Boab 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.
What other Ophelia Of The Spirits songs work for kids?: Try "BY THE BOAB TREE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.