Is "Circles" 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 "Circles"?

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 "Circles" use?

Just 15 chords: Am7, Am9, B7, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?

Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Circles

· by Mariah Carey

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Lyrics

(Cmaj7)Ev er since you left me I’ve been (Am7)try ing to hide the pain, paint ing (D)on a smile with lip stick, just put ting (Em11)on a big cha rade.

So dif fi (Cmaj7)cult to keep pre tend ing; it’s get ting (Am7)hard er ev ’ry day.

It’s plain to (D)see I’m cold and heart sick since you the (Em11)turned and walked a way.

eyes.

I (Cmaj7)just keep go ing ’round and ’round

and ’round in (Bm7)cir cles, keep on tum bl ing (B7)down.

(B7)Oh (Cmaj7)boy,

my (Am9)world

has (Gmaj9)changed,

and I (Em)don’t think I can (G)make it with out (Cmaj7)you.

Noth (Am9)ing’s

the (Gmaj9)same.

You’ve got me (Em7)run ning a round in (D6)cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.

(Run ning a round in cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.) ur day I saw you hold ing (Am7)hands ing with some one new.

Some how (D)I kept my com po sure just like ting (Em11)ev ’ry thing was cool, So but in (Cmaj7)side I kept re peat ing, it’s “Don’t you (Am7)let them see you cry,” It’s so I (D)cas u al ly turned my head as the (Em11)tears rolled down my way.

eyes.

I (Cmaj7)just keep go ing ’round and ’round

and ’round in (Bm7)cir cles, keep on tum bl ing (B7)down.

(B7)Oh (Cmaj7)boy,

my (Am9)world

has (Gmaj9)changed,

and I (Em)don’t think I can (G)make it with out (Cmaj7)you.

Noth (Am9)ing’s

the (Gmaj9)same.

You’ve got me (Em7)run ning a round in (D6)cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.

(Run ning a round in cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.) ur day I saw you hold ing (C#)you.

Ev ’ry thing is (Cmaj7)you.

How can I pull (Bm7)through if my heart is con (Em)sumed?

(D)I’m (Cmaj7)so (Bm7)con fused,

still caught up in (Cmaj7)you.

Love can be so (Bm7)cruel.

Ba by, don’t know (B7)how to turn you loose.

(B7)Oh (Cmaj7)boy,

my (Am9)world

has (Gmaj9)changed,

and I (Em)don’t think I can (G)make it with out (Cmaj7)you.

Noth (Am9)ing’s

the (Gmaj9)same.

You’ve got me (Em)run ning a round and (Em)run ning a round and (C#)run ning a round

(noth (Am9)ing’s

the same), ba by, ba by, ’cause you’ve got me (Em)run ning a round (Em)in cir cles (C#)o ver (Cmaj9)you,

(run ning a round in cir cles o ver) (Gmaj9)you.

Circles by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Circles” by Mariah Carey 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 100 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 "Circles" 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 "Circles"?: 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 "Circles" use?: Just 15 chords: Am7, Am9, B7, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?: Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.