Come Away To The Water

by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

Come a way, lit tle loss, come a way to the wa ter,

to the ones that are wait ing on look ly for you.

Come a way, lit tle loss, come a way to the wa ter,

a way from the life that you al see ways knew.

We are (Bm)call

ing

to you.

Come a way, lit tle light, come a way to the dark ness,

in the shade of the night, weโ€™ll come might ing for you.

Come a way, lit tle light, come a way to the dark ness,

a to the ones ap point ed to see it through.

We are (Bm)call

ing

to you.

(Bm)call

ing

for you.

We are (Bm)com

ing

for you.

Come a way, lit tle lamb, come a way to the wa ter,

to the arms that are wait ing on ly for you.

Come a way, lit tle lamb, come a way to the slaugh ter,

to the ones ap point ed to see this through.

We are (Bm)call

ing

for you.

We are (Bm)com

ing

for you.

We are (Bm)com

ing

for you.

We are (Bm)com

(Am)ing

for

you.

Come Away To The Water by Maroon 5 โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œCome Away To The Waterโ€ by Maroon 5 in our color-coded kid songbook view โ€” 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 86 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement โ€” 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 โ€” 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 Away To The Water" good for a child learning piano?
Yes โ€” 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 Away To The Water"?
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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 Away To The Water" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, Bm, C, E, Em, Esus4, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?
Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.