Super Simple Piano

Come As You Are

· by Nirvana

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Lyrics

Come as you are,

as you were, the as I want you to be,

as a friend,

as a friend,

as an old en e my.

Come Take your time,

hur ry up, the choice is yours, don’t be late.

Take a rest

as a friend,

as an old en e my.

mem o ry.

Mem o ry.

Mem o ry.

Mem o ry.

Well, I (C5)swear that I (A5)don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t have a gun.

(Esus)Ry.

Mem o ry.

Mem o ry.

Mem o ry.

Well, I (C5)swear that I (A5)don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t have a gun.

No, I don’t

Mem o ry.

Mem o ry.

Come As You Are by Nirvana — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come As You Are” by Nirvana 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 120 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 "Come As You Are" 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 "Come As You Are"?: 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 "Come As You Are" use?: Just 6 chords: Apow, Cpow, Dpow, Epow, Esus4, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Nirvana songs work for kids?: Try "SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT", "IN BLOOM", "HEART SHAPED BOX". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.