Is "Clearly" 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 "Clearly"?

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 "Clearly" use?

Just 8 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Db, Eb, Fm, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?

Try "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life", "Burned". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Clearly

· by Grace VanderWaal

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Lyrics

There’s a world out side my door.

I I don’t know it an y more.

I’m gon na stay here now, I’m gon na stay here now.

Close the cur tains, cut the lights, match of dark ness in my mind.

It’s It’s gon na take me down, it’s it’s gon na take me down.

(Ab)All the roads I’ve been be fore, (Bbm)same mis takes al ways got me shak ing.

And (Ab)all the signs I once ig nored, in (Bbm)my de nial, I did n’t want to face them.

I can see clear ly now, the rain has gone.

I ac cept all the things that I (Eb)can not change.

Gone are the dark

clouds, the dawn has come.

It’s gon na be a bright,

bright

sun shin y day.

There’s a world out side my door.

I forced my feet down to the floor.

I’m gon na make it out, I’m gon na make it out.

Take a breath and say a prayer, find the strength in my de spair.

It’s not gon na take me down, it’s not gon na take me down.

(Ab)All the roads I’ve been be fore, (Bbm)same mis takes al ways got me shak ing.

And (Ab)all the signs I once ig nored, in (Bbm)my de nial, I did n’t want to face them.

I can see clear ly now, the rain has gone.

I ac cept all the things that I (Eb)can not change.

Gone are the dark

clouds, the dawn has come.

It’s gon na be a bright,

bright

sun shin y day.

It’s gon na be a bright,

bright

sun shin y day.

(Ab)All the pain in my sor row

won’t (Fm7)change to day, on ly ru in to mor row.

Oh, oh.

(Ab)All the pain in my sor row

won’t (Fm7)change to day, on ly ru in to mor

row.

It’s gon na be a bright,

bright

sun shin y day.

Clearly by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Clearly” by Grace VanderWaal 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 Db at 96 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 "Clearly" 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 "Clearly"?: 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 "Clearly" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Db, Eb, Fm, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?: Try "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life", "Burned". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.