Daniel

· by Elton John

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Daniel

Elton John100 BPM

Lyrics

They Dan iel is trav ’ling to night on a (Dm)plane,

I can see the red tail the lights place he’s (E7)head in,’ for Spain.

er (Am)seen.

Oh, and

I can see (G)Dan iel is wav ing good (Am)bye.

God it (F)looks like Dan iel,

must be the (F)clouds in my (C)eyes.

They say Spain is pret ty ’though I’ve nev er (Dm)been.

Well can Dan iel says it’s the best place he’s (E7)ev in,’ for Spain.

er (Am)seen.

Oh, and

he should see (G)know he’s is been there e (Am)nough.

Lord it (F)I miss Dan iel,

oh, be I (F)miss him so (C)eyes.

(C)much.

Oh,

Dan iel my broth er, you are old er than me.

Do you still (F)feel the pain

of the scars that won’t heal?

Your eyes have (Am)died,

but you see more than (F)I,

(Fm)Dan iel you’re a (C)star,

in the face of the (Dm7)sky.

Must be the (F)clouds in my (C)eyes.

Daniel by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Daniel” by Elton John 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 120 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 "Daniel" 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 "Daniel"?: 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.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.