Is "Days Go By" 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 "Days Go By"?

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 "Days Go By" use?

Just 7 chords: A7, C, D, Dpow, Em7, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.

What other Keith Urban songs work for kids?

Try "Thank You", "Sweet Thing", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Days Go By

· by Keith Urban

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Lyrics

I’m chang in’ lanes and talk (G)in’ on the phone, I driv in’ (D)way too fast.

And the (D)in ter state’s jammed with gun (G)ners like through me riv a fraid of (D)com in’ in last.

But some where in the race we run,

we’re com in’ un done and days go (D)by.

I can feel them fly in’ like a (D)hand out the win dow in the (G)wind, as cars go (D)by.

Yeah, it’s all we’ve been giv en, so you (D)bet ter start liv in’ right (G)now, ’cause days go (D)by.

Out on the roof and just (G)the oth er night, I watched the (D)world flash by,

And the (D)head ter lights, tail lights and (G)run nin’ through a riv er of of (D)ne on in signs.

But some where in the rush I felt

we’re los in’ our selves and days go (D)by.

I can feel them fly in’ like a (D)hand out the win dow in the (G)wind, as cars go (D)by.

Yeah, it’s all we’ve been giv en, so you (D)bet ter start liv in’ right (G)now, ’cause days go (D)by.

(D)by.

Yeah, the days go (D)by.

We think a bout to mor row, then it slips a way.

Oh, yes it does.

We talk a bout for ev er, but we’ve on ly (D)got to (G)day.

And the days go (D5)by.

I can feel them fly in’ like a (D)hand out the win dow as the (G)cars go by.

It’s all we’ve been giv en, so you (D)bet ter start liv in’, you (G)bet ter start liv in’, bet ter start liv in’ right now, ’cause days go (D)by.

Yeah, these days go (D)by.

So, take ’em by the hand, they’re yours and mine.

Oh, take ’em by the hand and live your life.

Take ’em by the hand, don’t let ’em all fly (D)by,

come on, come on, now.

(G5)Don’t you know the (D)days go (D)by.

Days Go By by Keith Urban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Days Go By” by Keith Urban 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 110 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 "Days Go By" 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 "Days Go By"?: 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 "Days Go By" use?: Just 7 chords: A7, C, D, Dpow, Em7, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith Urban songs work for kids?: Try "Thank You", "Sweet Thing", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.