Is "Carrying Your Love With Me" 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 "Carrying Your Love With Me"?

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 "Carrying Your Love With Me" use?

Just 7 chords: Bb, Dm7, Eb, F, F7, Fsus4, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other George Strait songs work for kids?

Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Carrying Your Love With Me

· by George Strait

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Lyrics

Ba by, all I got’s this beat up leath er bag,

dar and (F)ev ’ry thing I own don’t fill up (Bb)half.

But don’t you wor ry ’bout the way I pack.

the (Bb)All I care a bout is get tin’ back real (F)soon.

A (F)good bye kiss is (F)all I need from (F7)you.

’Cause I’m car ry ing your love with me,

West Vir gin ia down to Ten nes see.

I’ll be mov in’ with the good Lord’s speed,

car ry ing your love with me.

(Bb)It’s my strength for hold in’ on

ev ’ry min ute that I have to be gone.

(Eb)I’ll have ev ’ry thing I’ll ev er need.

I’m car ry ing your (Bb)love with me.

On a lone ly high way stuck out in the rain,

dar and (F)all I have to do is speak your (Bb)name.

The clouds roll back ry and the wa ters part, the (Bb)sun starts shin a in’ is in my heart for (F)you.

A (F)You’re right there in (F)ev ’ry thing I (F7)do.

’Cause I’m car ry ing your love with me,

West Vir gin ia down to Ten nes see.

I’ll be mov in’ with the good Lord’s speed,

car ry ing your love with me.

(Bb)It’s my strength for hold in’ on

ev ’ry min ute that I have to be gone.

(Eb)I’ll have ev ’ry thing I’ll ev er need.

I’m car ry ing your (Bb)love with me.

On a (Bb)love with me.

(Bb)It’s my strength for hold in’ on

ev ’ry min ute that I have to be gone.

(Eb)I’ll have ev ’ry thing I’ll ev er need.

I’m car ry ing your (Bb)love with me.

I’m car ry ing your love with me,

West Vir gin ia down to Ten nes see.

I’ll be mov in’ with the good Lord’s speed,

car ry ing your love with me.

I’m car ry ing your love with me,

West Vir gin ia down to Ten nes see.

I’ll be mov in’ with the good Lord’s speed,

car ry ing your love with me.

Carrying Your Love With Me by George Strait — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Carrying Your Love With Me” by George Strait 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 138 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 "Carrying Your Love With Me" 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 "Carrying Your Love With Me"?: 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 "Carrying Your Love With Me" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Dm7, Eb, F, F7, Fsus4, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other George Strait songs work for kids?: Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.