Is "Carry On" 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 "Carry On"?

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 "Carry On" use?

Just 7 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, F, Fmaj7, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other fun. songs work for kids?

Try "ALL ALONE", "SOME NIGHTS", "WHY AM I THE ONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Carry On

· by fun.

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Lyrics

Well, I (F)woke up to the sounds of si lence, the (Bb)cars were cut ting like knives in a (F)fist fight.

And I (F)found you with a bot tle of wine, with your (Bb)head in the cur tains and heart like the fourth of Ju (F)ly.

You swore and said, (F)“We are not, we are not (Gm)shin ing stars.” This I (Fmaj7)know,

I nev er (Bb)said we are.

Though I’ve (F)nev er been through hell like that, I’ve (Bb)closed e nough win dows to know you can nev er look (F)back.

If you’re (F)lost and a lone, or you’re (Bb)sink ing like a (C)stone car ry (F)on.

May your (F)past be the sound of your (Bb)feet u pon the (C)ground, car ry (F)on.

Car ry on, car ry (F)on.

So I (F)met up with some friends at the edge of the (Bb)night at a bar off sev en ty (F)five.

And we (F)talked and talked a bout how our par ents will (Bb)die,

all our neigh bors and wives.

But I (F)like to think

I can (Gm)cheat it all

to make (Fmaj7)up for the times I’ve been (Gm)cheat ed on.

And it’s (F)nice to know when I was (Gm)left for dead

I was (F)found and now I don’t roam these streets, I am (Bb)not the ghost you (C)are to me.

If you’re (F)lost and a lone or you’re (Bb)sink ing like a (C)stone car ry (F)on.

May your (F)past be the sound of your (Bb)feet u pon the (C)ground and car ry (F)on.

Oh,

and my (Bb)head is on (F)fire but my (C)legs are fine, af ter (Bb)all they are (F)mine.

Lay your clothes (Bb)down on the (F)floor.

Close the (C)door, hold the phone, show me (Bb)how, no one’s (C)ev er gon na stop us now.

’Cause (F)we are, we are (Gm)shin ing stars.

We are in (Fmaj7)vin ci ble, we are (Gm)who we are.

On our (F)dark est day

when we’re (Gm7)miles a way,

sun will (Fmaj7)come, we will (F)find our way (Bb)home.

If you’re

(C)Oh, oh, (F)On,

oh, oh.

(F)On,

oh, oh.

Carry On by fun. — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Carry On” by fun. 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 Bb at 156 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 "Carry On" 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 "Carry On"?: 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 "Carry On" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, F, Fmaj7, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other fun. songs work for kids?: Try "ALL ALONE", "SOME NIGHTS", "WHY AM I THE ONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.