Daylight

by Maroon 5

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Lyrics

(D)Here I am, wait ing, I’ll have to leave soon.

(D)Why am I

(Dsus2)hold ing on?

We knew this day would come, we knew it all a long.

(D)How did it

(Dsus2)come so fast?

This is our

last night,

but it’s late

and I’m try ing not to sleep.

’Cause I know

when I wake

I will have to slip a way.

And when the day light comes I’ll have (Bm)to go, but to night I’m gon na hold you so close.

’Cause in the day light we’ll be on (Bm)our own, but to night I need to hold you so close.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Here I am star ing at your per fec tion (D)in my arms,

so (Dsus2)beau ti ful.

The sky is get ting light, the stars are burn ing out.

(D)Some bod y

(Dsus2)slow it down.

This is way

too hard,

’cause I know

when the sun comes up I will leave.

This is my

last glance

that will soon be mem o ry.

And when the day I nev er want ed to stop be cause I don’t want to start all o ver, start all o ver.

I was a fraid of the dark, but now it’s all that I want, all that I want, all that I want.

And when the day light comes I’ll have (Bm)to go, but to night I’m gon na hold you so close.

’Cause in the day light we’ll be on (Bm)our own, but to night I need to hold you so close.

And when the day light comes I’ll have (Bm)to go, but to night I’m gon na hold you so close.

’Cause in the day light we’ll be on (Bm)our own, but to night I need to hold you so close.

And when the day close.

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Daylight by Maroon 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Daylight by Maroon 5 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 D at 120 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 "Daylight" 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 "Daylight"?
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 "Daylight" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Dsus2, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maroon 5 songs work for kids?
Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "ANIMALS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.