Circle Of Life

by Elton John

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From the (D)day we ar rive on this plan et

and (A)blink ing step in to the sun,

there is (Bm)more to see than can (Em)ev er be seen, more to (C)do than can ev er be (A7sus)done.

There is (D)far too much to take in here,

more to (A)find than can ev er be (D)found.

But the (Bm)sun roll ing high

through the (Em)sap phire sky keeps great and (C)small on the end less round.

It’s the (A7)cir cle of (D)life

and it moves us all

through de spair and (G)hope,

through faith and (Asus)love.

Till we find our (D)place,

on the path un wind ing,

in the (D)cir cle,

the (A7)cir cle of life.

It’s the (A7)cir cle of (D)life

and it moves us all

through de spair and (G)hope,

through faith and (Asus)love.

Till we find our (F)place

on the path (D7)un wind ing,

in the (F)cir cle,

the (C7)cir cle of life.

Circle Of Life by Elton John β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œCircle Of Life” by Elton John in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 D at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "Circle Of Life" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Circle Of Life"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Circle Of Life" use?
Just 18 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, Bb, Bbm6, Bm, C, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.