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Chega De Saudade

· by Vinicius de Moraes

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Lyrics

(Fm)No more blues,

I’m (G7)goin’ back home.

No, (C)no more blues, I (Fm)prom ise no more to (C7)roam.

(Fm)Home is (G7)where

the (Cm)heart is;

the fun ny (Bbm7)part is

my (Db9)heart’s been (C7)right there all a (C)long.

(Fm)No more tears

and (G7)no more sighs,

and (C)no more fears, I’ll (Fm)say no (E7)more (F7)good byes.

If trav el (Bbm)beck ons (C7)me,

I swear I’m (C7)gon na re (Fm)fuse.

I’m gon na (G7)set tle down, and (C7)there’ll be (C)no more (Fm)blues.

(Fmaj7)Ev

’ry (D)day

(D7)while (G9)I am far a (Gm7)way, my thoughts turn (C9)home (C7)ward,

for ev er home

(F)ward.

(Fmaj7)I trav elled ’round the (Abdim)world in search of hap pi ness,

but all my (G9)hap pi ness I found was in my (Bbm)home

(C)town.

(F)No more (Dm7)blues,

I’m (G7)goin’ back home.

No, (A)no more (A7)dues,

I’m through with all my wan d’rin’.

(F)Now I’ll (Bbmaj7)set tle down and (Bbm7)live my life and (Am7)build a home and (D7)find a (D)wife.

When (G7)we set tle down, (C11)there’ll be no more (Am7)blues,

noth in’ but (D7)hap pi ness.

When (G7)we set tle down, (C11)there’ll be no (C)more (F)blues.

Chega De Saudade by Vinicius de Moraes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chega De Saudade” by Vinicius de Moraes 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 120 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 "Chega De Saudade" 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 "Chega De Saudade"?: 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 "Chega De Saudade" use?: Just 28 chords: A, A7, Abdim, Abmaj7, Am7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Vinicius de Moraes songs work for kids?: Try "Tarde Em Itapoa". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.