Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')

· by Stephen Sondheim

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(Bbmaj7)Care ful the things you say,

(Ebmaj7)chil dren will lis ten.

(Bbmaj7)Care ful the things you do, chil dren will (Abmaj9)see

and (F9sus)learn.

(Bbmaj7)Chil dren may not o bey, but (Ebmaj7)chil dren will lis ten.

(Bbmaj7)Chil dren will look to you for (Ebmaj7)which way to turn,

to (Bb)learn what to (Dm7)be.

(Ebmaj7)Care ful be fore you say, “Lis ten to (E)me,”

chil dren will (F13sus)lis ten.

(Dmaj7)Care ful the wish you make,

(Gmaj9)wish es are chil dren.

(Dmaj7)Care ful the path they take, wish es come (Cmaj7)true,

not (A7sus)free.

(Dmaj7)Care ful the spell you cast,

(Gmaj9)not just on chil dren.

(Dmaj7)Some times the spell may last

(G)past what you can (G#)see and (D)turn a gainst you...

(Gmaj9)Care ful the tale you tell.

That is the (G#)spell.

Chil dren will (Gmaj9)lis ten...

lis ten.

Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods') by Stephen Sondheim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')” by Stephen Sondheim 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 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')" 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 "Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')"?: 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 Stephen Sondheim songs work for kids?: Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.