Daughter

by Pearl Jam

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Lyrics

A lone,

list less,

break fast ta ble in an oth er wise emp ty room.

Young girl,

vi (C)o lence,

cen ter of her own at ten tion.

But

moth er (C)reads a loud; child tries to (C)un der stand it,

(C)tries to make her (G)proud.

The shades go (Em)down, it’s in her head.

Paint ed room,

can’t de ny

some thing’s wrong.

Don’t call me daugh ter, not fit to.

The pic ture kept will re (C)mind

(G)me.

Don’t call me daugh ter, not fit to.

The pic ture kept will re (C)mind

(G)me.

Don’t call me.

She holds the hand that holds

her down.

She will

rise a (G)bove.

Don’t call me daugh ter, not fit to.

The pic ture kept will re mind

me.

Don’t call me daugh ter, not fit to.

The pic ture kept will re mind

me.

Don’t call me daugh ter,

The shades go

down.

The shades go

down.

The shades go

down.

The shades go

down.

down.

Daughter by Pearl Jam — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Daughter” by Pearl Jam 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 G at 98 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 "Daughter" 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 "Daughter"?
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 Pearl Jam songs work for kids?
Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.