Is "Coward Of The County" 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 "Coward Of The County"?

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 "Coward Of The County" use?

Just 11 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab7, C, D, Db, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Kenny Rogers songs work for kids?

Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "THROUGH THE YEARS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Coward Of The County

· by Kenny Rogers

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry one con sid ered him the (F)cow ard of the coun ty.

He’d nev er stood one sin gle time to prove the coun ty wrong.

His (C)ma ma named him Tom my, the (F)folks just called him (C)Yel low.

But some thing al ways told me they were (G)read in’ Tom my wrong.

He was on ly ten years old when his (F)dad dy died in (C)pris on.

I looked af ter Tom my ’cause he was my broth er’s son.

I (C)still re call the fi nal words my (F)broth er said to (C)Tom my,

“Son, my life is o ver, but (G)yours is just be gun.

Prom ise me, son, not to do the things I’ve (C)done.

(F)Walk a way from (C)trou ble if you can.

(C)It won’t mean you’re weak if you turn the oth er cheek.

I hope you’re old e (F)nough to un der (G)stand:

Son, (G7)you don’t have to fight to be a man.”

There’s (Db)some one for ev ’ry one and (Gb)Tom my’s love was (Db)Beck y.

In her arms he did n’t have to prove he was a man.

One (Db)day while he was work in’ the (Gb)Gat lin boys came (Db)call in’.

They took turns at Beck y.

Tom my o pened up the door and (Gb)saw his Beck y (Db)cry in’.

The torn dress, the shat tered look was more than he could (Ab)stand.

He (Db)reached a bove the fire place and took (Gb)down his dad dy’s (Db)pic ture.

As his tears fell on his dad dy’s face, he (Ab)heard these words a gain:

“Prom ise me, son, not to do the things I’ve (Db)done.

(Gb)Walk a way from (Db)trou ble if you can.

(Db)It won’t mean you’re weak if you turn the oth er cheek.

I hope you’re old e (Gb)nough to un der stand:

Son, (Ab7)you don’t have to fight to be a man.”

The (D)Gat lin boys just laughed at him when he (G)walked in to the bar room.

One of them got up and met him half way ’cross the floor.

When (D)Tom my turned a round they said, “Hey (G)look!

Ol’ Yel low’s (D)leav in’.”

Twen ty years of crawl in’ was (G)bot tled up in (D)side him.

He was n’t hold in’ noth in’ back he let ’em have it all.

When (D)Tom my left the bar room not a (G)Gat lin boy was (D)stand in’.

He said, “This one’s for Beck y,” as he (A)watched the last one (D)fall.

“I prom ised you, Dad, not to do the things you (D)done.

I (G)walk a way from (D)trou ble when I can.

Now (D)please don’t think I’m weak, I did n’t turn the oth er cheek.

And, Pop pa, I sure (G)hope you un der stand:

Some (A7)times you got ta fight when you’re a man.”

Ev ’ry one con sid ered him the (G)cow ard of the (CN.C.)coun ty.

Coward Of The County by Kenny Rogers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers 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 C at 176 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 "Coward Of The County" 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 "Coward Of The County"?: 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 "Coward Of The County" use?: Just 11 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab7, C, D, Db, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kenny Rogers songs work for kids?: Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "THROUGH THE YEARS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.