Is "Chasing Pavements" 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 "Chasing Pavements"?

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 "Chasing Pavements" use?

Just 14 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Adele songs work for kids?

Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Chasing Pavements

· by Adele

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Lyrics

I’ve (Cm)made up my mind,

don’t (Bb6)need to think it o ver; if I’m (Abmaj7)wrong I am right,

don’t (G7)need to look no fur ther.

This ain’t (Ab6)lust.

(Bb6)know

(Bb7)this is (Eb)love.

(Gm)But if (Eb)I tell the world,

I’ll (Bb)nev er say e nough ’cause it was (Cm)not said to you, and that’s ex (G7)act ly what I (G7)need to do if (Abmaj7)I’d

end

(Bb6)up

with (Bb7)you.

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments e ven if it (Gm7)leads no where?

Or (Abmaj7)would it be a (Gm)waste (Cm)e ven (Fm7)if I knew my (Abmaj7)place?

Should I leave it there?

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments (Ab)e ven if it (Gm)leads no where?

(Eb)Ooh.

I (Cm)build my self up

and (Bb6)fly a round in cir cles, wait then (Abmaj7)as my heart drops and my (G7)back be gins to tin gle.

Fi nal (Ab6)ly,

could

this (Bb6)be

it?

(Bb7)Or (Eb)Yeah.

(Ab)Should I give up or should I (Gm7)just keep chas in’ pave ments e ven (Fm7)if it leads no (Bb7)where?

Or would it (Ab)be a waste e ven if I (G7)knew my place?

Should I leave it (F7)there?

Should I give up

or should I (Abmaj7)just keep on (Cm)chas in’ pave ments?

Should I (Gm7)just keep on chas in’ pave ments?

(Abmaj7)Oh.

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments e ven if it (Gm7)leads no where?

Or (Abmaj7)would it be a (Gm)waste (Cm)e ven (Fm7)if I knew my (Abmaj7)place?

Should I leave it there?

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments (Ab)e ven if it (Gm)leads no where?

(Eb)Ooh.

Chasing Pavements by Adele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chasing Pavements” by Adele 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 Ab at 80 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 "Chasing Pavements" 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 "Chasing Pavements"?: 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 "Chasing Pavements" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Adele songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.