Is "Colourblind" 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 "Colourblind"?

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 "Colourblind" use?

Just 14 chords: Ab, Abm6, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Absus2, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Colourblind

· by Glee Cast featuring Amber Riley

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Lyrics

When the (Ab)world is see ing (Eb)yel low, I (Fm7)on ly see (Eb)grey.

When (Eb)ev ’ry (Ab)bod y sees the (Eb)rain bow, I’m (Fm7)stuck in the (Eb)rain.

You take a (Eb)lit tle piece of me but ev ’ry time you leave.

the (Eb)I don’t think that I’ll

You’ve ev er (Ab)find that sil ver (Eb)lin ing, or (Fm7)rea son to smile.

You know, I (Eb)used to (G)paint such (Cm)vi brant (Eb)dreams; now I’m (Absus2)col our blind, (Bb7sus)col our blind.

(Eb)When did (G)my heart (Cm)get so (Eb)full of (Absus2)nev er mind?

(Bb7sus)Nev er mind.

Did you know

that you (G)stole the (Cm)on ly thing I need ed?

Al (Abm6)ways black and white.

In my eyes I’m col our blind.

Ain’t it (Ab)fun ny that you (Eb)man age to (Fm7)just wash a (Eb)way?

When (Eb)E ven (Ab)pic tures that you’re (Eb)not in have (Fm7)start ed to (Eb)fade.

I try to (Eb)play my fa v’rite songs, but I can’t sing a long; the (Eb)words don’t feel the same.

You’ve ev er (Ab)all the best things (Eb)from me and (Fm7)thrown them a way.

You know, I (Eb)used to (G)paint such (Cm)vi brant (Eb)dreams; now I’m (Absus2)col our blind, (Bb7sus)col our blind.

(Eb)When did (G)my heart (Cm)get so (Eb)full of (Absus2)nev er mind?

(Bb7sus)Nev er mind.

Did you know

that you (G)stole the (Cm)on ly thing I need ed?

Al (Abm6)ways black and white.

In my eyes I’m col our blind.

Ain’t it col our blind.

I (G7)wait,

for (Cm)ros es to be red a gain, and I (G7)hate

that you (Cm)took my blue from the o cean.

Give me (Ab)back green greens and (Eb)gold ens.

My (Ab)pur ples, my blues, you (Eb)stole them.

How (Ab)long will I be (Eb)brok en?

You know, I (Eb)used to (G)paint such (Cm)vi brant (Eb)dreams; now I’m (Absus2)col our blind, (Bb7sus)col our blind.

When did (G)my heart (Cm)get so (Eb)full of (Absus2)nev er mind?

(Bb7sus)Nev er mind.

Did you know

that you (G)stole the (Cm)on ly thing I need ed?

On (Abm6)ly black and white.

In my eyes I’m (Eb)col our blind.

It’s on ly (Abm6)black and white.

In my eyes I’m col our blind.

Colourblind by Glee Cast featuring Amber Riley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Colourblind” by Glee Cast featuring Amber Riley 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 Ab at 60 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 "Colourblind" 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 "Colourblind"?: 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 "Colourblind" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Abm6, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Absus2, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.