Dare You To Move

· by Switchfoot

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Lyrics

Wel come to the plan

(F)et.

Wel come to ex is

(F)tence.

Ev ’ry one’s here,

ev ’ry one’s here.

Ev ’ry bod y’s watch

(F)ing you now.

Ev ’ry bod y waits

(F)for you now.

What hap pens next?

What hap pens next?

I dare you to move.

I dare you to move.

I dare you to lift your self up off the floor.

I dare you (Csus)to move.

I dare you to move

like to day nev er (Bbsus2)hap pened, to day nev er (Csus)hap pened be fore.

Wel come to the fall out.

Wel come to re sis

tance.

The ten sion is here,

the ten sion is here

be tween who you are and who you could be,

(Fsus)be tween how it is and how it should be, yeah.

I dare you to move.

(Csus)hap pened.

May be re demp tion has sto ries to tell.

May be for give ness is right where you fell.

Where can you run to es cape from your self?

Where you gon na go?

Where you gon na go?

Sal va tion is here.

I dare you to move.

I dare you to move.

I dare you to lift your self, to lift your self up off the floor.

I dare you to (C5)move.

I dare you to move

like to day nev er (Bbsus2)hap pened, to day nev er (Dm7)hap pened, to day nev er (Bb5)hap pened, to day nev er hap pened be (F5)fore.

Dare You To Move by Switchfoot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dare You To Move” by Switchfoot 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 Bb at 110 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 "Dare You To Move" 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 "Dare You To Move"?: 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 Switchfoot songs work for kids?: Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.