Chihiro

by Billie Eilish

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Lyrics

To take my love a way.

When I come back a round, will I know what to say?

Said you won’t for get my name.

Not to (G)day,

not to mor row.

Kind a (C)strange,

feel ing sor row.

I got (A)change

you could bor row.

When I come back a round, will I know what to say?

Not to (G)day,

may be to mor row.

(C)O pen up the door.

Can you o pen up the door?

I (A)know you said be fore you can’t cope with an y more.

You (E)told me it was war, said you’d show me what’s in store.

I (G)hope it’s not for sure.

Can you o pen up the door?

Did (C)you

(A)take

my (E)love

a (G)way

from (C)me,

hee,

me,

me?

Saw your seat at the coun ter when I looked a way.

Saw you turn a round, but it was n’t your face.

Said, “I need to be a lone now.

I’m break.”

(G)I re turned, you were gone a way?

I (C)don’t,

I don’t know

why I (A)called.

I don’t know you at (E)all.

I don’t

know (G)you,

not at all.

I (C)don’t,

I don’t know

why I (A)called.

I don’t know you at (E)all.

I don’t

know (G)you.

Did

And that’s when you found me.

I was wait ing

in the gar den,

con tem plat ing.

Beg your par (E)don,

but there’s a part of me that rec og niz es you.

Do you feel it, too?

When you (C)told me it was se ri ous,

were you (A)se ri ous?

Mm.

They told me (E)they were on ly cu ri ous.

Now it’s se ri ous,

mm.

(C)O pen up the door.

Can you o pen up the door?

I (A)know you said be fore you can’t cope with an y more.

You (E)told me it was war, said you’d show me what’s in store.

I (G)hope it’s not for sure.

Can you o pen up the door?

(C)Wring ing my hands in my lap,

and you (A)tell me it’s all been a trap,

and you (E)don’t know if you’ll make it back.

I said, (G)“No,

don’t say that.”

Hm,

hm, hm.

Chihiro by Billie Eilish — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chihiro by Billie Eilish 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 G at 112 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in the key of G and moves at a moderate 112 BPM, so your right hand will spend a lot of time navigating gentle melodic phrases that lean on syncopation — Billie's vocal rhythms love to land just off the beat, so tap the rhythm out on a table before you even touch the keys. Your left hand will cycle through familiar chord shapes, but pay close attention to transitions where the bass note shifts by a larger interval; those are the spots where timing tends to wobble. I'd suggest learning hands separately first, especially drilling the left-hand pattern at about 80 BPM until the changes feel automatic, then layering the right hand on top. The trickiest stumbling point is usually keeping the left hand steady while your right hand follows those syncopated phrases — if you lose the groove, slow down rather than push through. Use the sustain pedal lightly, changing it with each new chord to keep things clean. This is a fantastic piece for training your hands to operate independently at a relaxed tempo, which is a skill that pays off in everything you play next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Chihiro" 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 "Chihiro"?
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 Billie Eilish songs work for kids?
Try "COPYCAT", "OCEAN EYES", "WISH YOU WERE GAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.