Crush

by David Archuleta

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Ooh,

whoa,

(Gm)ooh.

I hung (Cm)up the phone to night, some thing (Absus2)hap pened for the first time, (Bb)deep in side was a rush, (Gm)what a rush.

’Cause the (Cm)pos si bil i ty that you would (Absus2)ev er feel the same way (Bb)a bout me, it’s just too much, (Gm)just too much.

(Bb)Why do I keep (Cm)run ning from the truth?

(Gm)All I ev er (Absus2)think a bout is you.

You (Bb)got me hyp no tized, so mes mer (Gm)ized, and I’ve (Absus2)just got to know:

(Bb)Do you (Absus2)ev er think when you’re all a (Eb)lone all that (Cm7)we can be, where this thing can (Bbsus)go?

Am I (Absus2)cra zy or fall ing in love?

Is it (Cm7)real or just an oth er (Bbsus)crush?

Do you (Absus2)catch your breath when I look at (Eb)you?

Are you (Cm7)hold ing back like the way you (Bbsus)do?

’Cause I (Absus2)try and try to walk a way, but I (Cm7)know this crush ain’t go (Bbsus)ing a way,

go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Has it (Cm)ev er crossed your mind when we’re (Absus2)hang ing, spend ing time, girl, are (Bb)we just friends?

Is there more, (Gm)is there more?

See, it’s a (Cm)chance we’ve got to take, ’cause I be lieve that we can make this in to (Cm)some thing that will last, (Gm)last for ev er, for ev er.

Do you

Why do I keep (Absus2)run ning from the truth?

All I ev er (Cm7)think a bout is you.

You got me hyp no tized, so mes mer ized and I’ve just got to know:

Do you (Absus)ev er think when you’re all a (Eb)lone all that (Cm7)we can be, where this thing can (Bbsus)go?

Am I (Absus2)cra zy or fall ing in love?

Is it (Cm7)real or just an oth er (Bbsus)crush?

Do you (Absus2)catch your breath when I look at (Eb)you?

Are you (Cm7)hold ing back like the way you (Bbsus)do?

’Cause I (Absus2)try and try to walk a way, but I (Cm7)know this crush ain’t go (Bb)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Crush by David Archuleta — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Crush” by David Archuleta 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 82 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 "Crush" 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 "Crush"?
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 "Crush" use?
Just 8 chords: Absus2, Absus4, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Gm. Take it one section at a time.